Job Description:
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.
Responsibilities:
- Mow and detail all district grounds, including the athletic fields.
- Care for 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.
- Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
- Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
- Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Help keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
- Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
Qualification:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B).
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Grounds:
- Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment.
- Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools.
- Ability to operate a truck and trailer for transporting grounds keeping equipment.
- Eligible for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
General:
- Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions including safety instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbally).
- Ability to work independently and with a group.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
Experiences:
- Some experience preferred.