Maintenance - Grounds

Maintenance - Groundskeeper Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.Qualifications Education/CertificationValid Texas driver's licenseSpecial Knowledge/SkillsAbility to read and understand written instructionsAbility to communicate (verbally)Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipmentAbility to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand toolsMust possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of othersMajor Responsibilities and Duties Grounds and LandscapingMow and detail all district grounds, including 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.SafetyOperate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.Professional ConductDemonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressuresFlexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situationsReliable and responsible attendance and punctualityDemonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willinglyAvoid speaking ill of the district and district personnelOtherTransport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and other qualifications for the positionWorking Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental FactorsThe working conditions described 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 and expectations.Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or vanPosture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positionsMotion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent drivingLifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basisEnvironment: 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; frequent districtwide travelMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress