Groundskeeper (Current GISD Employees Only)

Salary : $35,609.60 - $35,817.60 AnnuallyLocation : Anthony, New MexicoJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202301606Department: PHYSICAL PLANT DEPARTMENTOpening Date: 04/14/2026FLSA: Non-Exempt**Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we've encountered with the process, we have updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months.If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor.Thank you for your understanding.Debido al alto volumen de referencia encuestas que se están enviando y algunos problemas que hemos encontrado en el proceso, hemos actualizado nuestros requisitos. La solicitud ahora requerirá tres cartas de referencia profesional, todas las cartas deben de tener una fecha en los ultimos 12 meses.Si usted es un empleado actual del distrito, por favor asegúrese de que una de las cartas de referencia provenga de su supervisor actual.Gracias por su comprensión.Job DescriptionSUMMARYMaintains and repairs grounds and ground equipment in a prompt and efficient manner to ensure the safety of students and the beauty of the grounds.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReports to appropriate work site as scheduled.Maintains landscape areas such as pruning, removing weeds, and edging grass areas.Performs planting, trimming, transplanting, pruning, watering, mowing, spraying of plants, shrubs, trees, and grass as assigned.Performs daily general cleaning of work areas.Applies insecticide, weed control solutions fertilizer to trees, plants, shrubs, and grass as assigned.Utilizes mowers, shovels, scoops, rakes, hoes, picks, sledge hammers, axes, saws, and other similar hand tools and power tools in performance of assigned duties.Develops and maintains a cooperative and harmonious working relationship with district employees, students and public.Regularly maintains assigned equipment as scheduled.Has working knowledge of Irrigation Timers.Follows procedures as outlined in the maintenance and Operation Handbook.Wears only uniforms, provided by the district.Neatly and properly each day wears only appropriate uniforms provided by Gadsden Independent School District.Perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. Knowledge and observance of safety precautions. Ability to prepare cost estimates in terms of materials and labor is required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)Valid Driver's LicenseCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid Driver's LicenseSupplemental InformationLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and truck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Ability to properly use and care for job related tools and equipment. Frequent District wide travel.Maintains emotional control under stress.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to work in adverse weather conditions. Works outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures, dusts, fumes and odorsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly works indoors and will work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.