Groundskeeper - Fulltime

GroundskeeperReports to: Director of MaintenanceDept./School: MaintenanceWage/Hour Status: Non-exemptPay Grade/Days: Auxiliary 4/239 daysDate Revised: 6/4/2024Primary Purpose:Maintains and cares for athletic fields, athletic facilities, and school grounds.Qualifications:Education/Certification:High school diploma or equivalent is desiredValid Texas driver's licenseSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Possess a good mechanical aptitude.Possess a good working knowledge of the care and operation of landscaping tools/equipment.Communicates effectively both orally and written.Must have an excellent driving record.Ability to operate field marking and grooming equipmentExperience:This is an entry level position. Grounds keeping experience is desired.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Maintain, clean and care for athletic fields, athletic facilities and school grounds.Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments to tools/equipment as directed.Mark athletic fields/courses as directed.Collect and dispose of litter and refuse.Work with building maintenance and/or perform indoor cleaning/maintenance as directed.Perform minor repairs to athletic facilities.Operate sprinkling equipment. Maintain watering schedule.Work mornings following athletic events (involves weekend work).Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director.Regular AttendanceSupervisory Responsibilities:None.Equipment Used:Basic hand tools and outdoor power equipment. ATV utility vehicles, mowers, gas-powered weed trimmer, blowers, edger, sprayers, striping machine, posthole digger (manual and gas powered) aerators and light trucks.Working Conditions:Mental DemandsReading (ability to understand verbal instructions, maintain emotional control under stress and demanding situations.Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing; frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; work weekends/irregular hours as directed; able to be call-out for emergencies; subjected to work with various industrial hazards (mechanical, chemical); work on ladders, or work on platform at various heights.Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1012Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources 940-235-1012.