Grounds Worker

Argyle

Independent

School

District

__ Job

Title:

Grounds

Worker

Exemption

Status/Test:

Non-Exempt

Reports

to:

Maintenance

Director

or

Grounds

Foreman

Pay

Grade:

SS1

Dept./School: Maintenance __ PRIMARY PURPOSE Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields. QUALIFICATIONS Educ a tion/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

Mow

and

detail

all

district

grounds,

including

athletic

fields.

Follow

scheduled

maintenance

plan

to

care

for

lawns,

trees,

shrubs,

and

flowers

by

watering,

pruning,

fertilizing,

mulching,

caring

for

beds,

and

controlling

weeds.

Plant

shrubs

and

vegetation.

Assist

with

the

preparation

of

athletic

fields

for

games,

including

chalking

fields.

Collect

and

dispose

of

leaves,

dirt,

rubbish,

and

refuse

from

district

facilities.

Assist

with

the

inspection,

repair,

and

installation

of

sprinkler

systems.

Safety

Operate

tools

and

equipment

according

to

prescribed

safety

procedures.

Follow

established

safety

procedures

and

techniques

to

perform

job

duties,

including

lifting

and

climbing.

Correct

unsafe

conditions

in

work

area

and

promptly

report

any

conditions

that

are

not

immediately

correctable

to

supervisor.

Help

keep

vehicle,

equipment,

and

tools

in

safe

operating

condition.

Inspect

and

adjust

tools

and

equipment

for

safety

and

efficiency

and

perform

preventive

maintenance

as

needed.

Argyle

ISD __

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

Other

Transport

workers

and

equipment

to

work

sites

throughout

the

district. Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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 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

district-wide

travel.

All employees are to follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required. 1

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Signature

Date

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Date

Revised:

7/2026