Athletics Groundskeeper

Approved NOV 2013 Rev. 04/11/14

HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Athletics Groundskeeper Salary Block: Operations Support Pay Grade 3 Reports To: Athletics Grounds Foreman Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Terms of Employment: 238 Days Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, preferred Valid Texas driver's license One (1) year landscaping experience, preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and understand written instructions Ability to communicate (verbally) Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools Primary Purpose: Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Performance Responsibilities and Duties: Grounds and Landscaping

1. Mow and details all district grounds, including athletic fields.
2. Cares for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
3. Plants shrubs and vegetation.
4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
5. Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
6. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
7. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems. Safety
8. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
9. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
10. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
11. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
12. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
13. Comply with state regulations, written school board policies, and other applicable state and federal laws, including the Department of Public Safety standards. Other
14. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

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15. Perform any other duties as assigned.
16. Ability to attend work on a regular and routine manner to avoid disruption to district operations.
17. Support the goals and objectives of the school district and follows district policies.
18. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
19. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the CISD safety program. Equipment Used: Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator. Light truck or van. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent district-wide travel. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Terms of Employment Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually. Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures Print Name Employee Signature Date