Groundskeeper

Navarro ISD Job Description Groundskeeper

Job Title: Groundskeeper Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Reports to: Director of Safety & Operations Pay Grade: MT1 Dept/School: District-Wide Days Employed: 240 Days

Primary Purpose: Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Works under the direct supervision of the Lead Groundskeeper and general supervision of the Director of Maintenance.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

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: None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Mow and detail all district grounds, 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.

Navarro ISD Job Description Groundskeeper

2 Revised May 2026 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. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles, and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Exposure to loud noises, extreme temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer) and materials. Frequent district-wide travel.

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.