C Groundskeeper Comal ISD New Braunfels

Hill 35; New Braunfels (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill 35 in Texas is seeking a skilled grounds and maintenance worker to support landscaping, fencing, irrigation, and general property maintenance.

Responsibilities include operating tractors and large mowers, assisting with concrete and asphalt repairs, and following safety rules. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver's license, and CDL within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required; CDL Class A or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair and installation of fences and playground equipment.
• Perform landscaping: watering, cultivating, trimming, edging grounds and play areas.
• Clear weeds and brush from grounds and fence lines.
• Mow and trim grass with various mowers and edgers.
• Assist in concrete pouring and asphalt repairs.
• Prune bushes and shrubs to uniform shapes.
• Rake and dispose of branches, mulch, and clippings.
• Set up irrigation systems and operate related equipment.
• Drive District vehicles as needed and report on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds equipment

Grounds maintenance

English reading

Follow safety rules

Operate equipment

Basic math

Maintenance software

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

CDL Class A or ability to obtain in 90 days

Tools

Tractors

Large mowers

Job description

Performs an array of utility services that includes landscaping, grounds keeping, material handling, property transfers, fencing, asphalting and supports all departments, especially grounds throughout the District. Provides general labor support for the various shops within the Maintenance Department.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the repair and installation of fences and playground equipment.
• Performs a full range of landscaping services to include watering, cultivating, trimming, edging grasses on general grounds and play areas.
• Clears weeds, brush and undergrowth from wooded areas, fence lines, and retention ponds.
• Removes vines and other entwined vegetation from fence fabric by hand.
• Mows and trims grass utilizing various hand, push, and riding mowers, and powered edgers.
• Assists in the pouring of concrete.
• Assists in the repair of asphalt and rubberized surfaces.
• Prunes bushes and shrubs to a uniform shape using hand shears, snips, electric pruning equipment and hatchets.
• Rakes and picks up cut branches, limbs, mulch, sawdust and clippings from work areas/grounds and dispose of in accordance with instructions of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Utilizes powered brush chipper to reduce limbs, brush and branches in reusable mulch.
• Hauls all debris and mulch to approved sites for disposal or reuse.
• Spreads mulch, fertilizer, top soil and base soil using powered equipment such as "Bobcat" track loader and by hand in areas where hand spreading is deemed necessary.
• Sets up and operates irrigation systems to include water reel cannons and lightweight plastic/metal piping or hose type irrigation systems.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Frequently required to drive District vehicles in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Reports to work on time every day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets the requirements of the district.
• Class "A" CDL driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.

Experience / Other Requirements

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Skill and knowledge of grounds equipment and tools including tractors and large mowers.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out instructions in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to operate grounds tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Average knowledge and ability to use and/or learn to use a personal computer. Above average proficiency is required in the use of Maintenance Software.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.