Crew Lead - Athletic Grounds

Grounds Maintenance - Crew Lead - Athletic Grounds

Crew Lead - Athletic Grounds

Grounds Maintenance

Support/Hourly - Position - Grounds Maintenance

Job Number 0000765084

Start Date

Open Date 06/23/2026

Closing Date

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• The Athletic Grounds Crew Lead shall be responsible to maintain all district's athletic grounds and oversee

the Athletic Groundskeeper teams. Additionally, the position will participate in the daily maintenance,

operations, and application of fertilizers and herbicides to ensure district athletic fields are safe, functional

and attractive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited Institution preferred
• Valid TX driver's license Class C required (Class B preferred)
• Knowledge of chemical safety and chemical storage best management practices
• Ability to safely operate motorized grounds keeping equipment
• 2 years in a supervisory capacity preferred
• 2 years of experience in grounds keeping, landscape maintenance, and athletic field care preferred
• 1 years of experience in herbicide and/or pesticide application preferred
• 1 year weed control experience preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supervises the Athletic Groundskeepers and ensures that the staff abides by Arlington ISD policies and procedures
• Follow all AISD safety procedures as covered in AISD safety handbook
• Abide by all AISD policies and procedures as outlined in AISD auxiliary employee handbook
• Comply with all required laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to obtaining herbicides and pesticides, their application, storage, and disposal of said materials and containers.
• Oversee grounds personnel and maintain operation to ensure district athletic grounds are safe, neat, and well maintained
• Assume responsibility for safe operation and care of assigned service vehicle, tools, and equipment
• Assume responsibility for personal time card
• Maintain a program of preventive maintenance to assure the health and safety of students and staff
• Maintain procedures for locking, safeguarding and checking exterior facilities
• Maintain department schedules, handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Make minor facility repairs and report major repairs as needed to supervisor
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safety and efficiency
• Follow compliance with Occupational Health and Safety codes and standards
• Maintain effective and positive public relations with customers and fellow employees
• Practice high stands of safety and good housekeeping skills in all work related areas, and leave all work areas in a clean and orderly manner upon completion of all job assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman or grounds supervisor
• Position may require overtime, as necessary to maintain function of District facilities
• Position will respond to service calls in a timely manner while serving on-call duty, as necessary to

maintain function of District facilities

SUPERVISORY RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Athletic Groundskeepers

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van. Use of tools/equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
• Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis. Occasionally move objects up to 75 pounds; ascend/descend ladders, scaffolding ramps, poles
• Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel. Will work in, under, around, and outside of all AISD facilities, will be exposed to all outside conditions found in this region of Texas, exposure to dust, chemicals, and other materials and slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or any other supervisor within your line of authority

Duty Days 260

Pay Grade MT04