Grounds/Maintenance

Harleton ISD Job Descriptions

Job Title: Grounds/Maintenance Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Maintenance/Transportation Director Date Revised: April 6, 2026

Dept./School: Maintenance

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate power-driven equipment

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping

1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.

2. Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, 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. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.

6. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Maintenance and Repair

7. Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork;

replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures

and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.

8. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and

minor repairs.

Harleton ISD Job Descriptions

9. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers,

furniture, and equipment.

10. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman.

11. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.

12. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.

Safety

13. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety

procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.

14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately

correctable to supervisor.

15. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.

16. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance

as needed.

17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

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

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

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

Environment: Work indoors and outdoors on uneven or slippery surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme

temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, chemicals, and electrical hazards; work around moving machinery; may

work alone; regular irregular hours with occasional extended hours; frequent districtwide travel.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive