Groundskeeper

Primary Purpose

Responsible for on-site day-to-day grounds maintenance operation ensuring that district grounds are safe, neat, and attractive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of landscaping equipment and its maintenance
• Knowledge of sprinkler systems and their maintenance
• General knowledge of fertilizing, aerating, mowing and tree trimming
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience: 5 years' experience in gardening and landscape maintenance

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use.
• Interpret plans and sketches to carry out landscape designs.
• Establish and maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Install, test, adjust, and repair sprinkler systems as needed.
• Inspect grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs, including the building and repair of fences and gates.
• Estimate the cost and time required for projects and order materials.

Safety

• Follow the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities.

Inventory and Equipment

• Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment.
• Ensure that maintenance is completed and vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Recommend replacement of existing equipment when necessary.
• Monitor the storage and use of all grounds equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies, order equipment and supplies when needed, and maintain accurate records.

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

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress