Athletics Groundskeeper

Athletic Office; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District is seeking an Athletics Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive athletic fields. The role requires operating tractors, mowers, and power tools, with responsibilities including field preparation, watering, pruning, and routine maintenance of irrigation and grounds equipment.

The position calls for a valid Texas driver’s license, ability to read instructions, and willingness to work flexible hours around athletic events.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license is required.
• Fingerprinting background check required (employee pays $50).
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail athletic grounds, care for trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Prepare athletic fields for games, chalking fields, watering, fertilizing.
• Inspect and repair sprinkler systems; collect leaves and debris.
• Operate tools safely per procedures; maintain equipment in good condition.

Skills

Reading instructions

Verbal communication

Operate tractor

Operate mower

Power tools

Education

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Backhoe

Tractor

Mower

Sprayer

Edger

Blower

Auger

Job description

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Athletics Groundskeeper

This job is also posted in South San Antonio Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5903188
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Athletics Groundskeeper
Reports to:Maintenance Supervisor/Principal
Dept./School:Maintenance Departrment
Exemption Status/Test:Nonexempt

Pay Grade: MS2

Days: 235

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping of all athletic fields.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas driver's license
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

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:

Grounds and Landscaping

• Mow and detail all athletic grounds. Including some district 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 dis pose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures-es 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.

Other

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Worker must be able to have a flexible schedule. Athletic events require flex-time/compensation time. Some events are eligible-for overtime pay.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power too ls; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, mower, grader; and riding and power mower; gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer striping machine, auger, aerator; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, walking, climbing, reaching, kneeling/squatting,
bending/stooping, pushing/ pulling, heavy lifting, and carrying, 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; frequent district-wide t ravel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be
required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.35 to $21.83 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd.
• San Antonio, Texas 78242
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]