Grounds Keeper

Grounds Keeper JobID: 596

Position Type:

Maintenance/Maintenance General

Date Posted:

6/4/2026

Location:

As Assigned

Closing Date:

08/07/2026

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Job Title: Groundskeeper Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports To: Maintenance Director Pay Grade:MT3 - Starting Hourly Wage $16.11

Dept./School: Maintenance Date Revised: June 4, 2026

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the secondary and elementary campuses.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas driver's license

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

Experience:

Football field maintenance experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping

1. Mow, edge, trim and other detail gardening including athletic fields.

2.Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.

3.Plant 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.

Other

13.Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

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 (up to 50 lbs). Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent districtwide travel.