Grounds Crew Lead: Landscape & Maintenance

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District seeks a Grounds Keeper to perform maintenance, conservation, and improvement duties on district grounds. The role supports and assists the crew in maintaining grounds, trees, and shrubs across facilities.

You will manage vegetation programs, pest control, and training for grounds keepers. A valid Texas driver’s license and a pesticide license (or ability to obtain within 90 days) are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a TDA non-commercial pesticide applicator license, category 3A or obtain within 90 days.
• Three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance.
• Valid Texas Driver's License; must be insurable.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in evaluating assigned grounds keepers.
• Oversee maintenance and health of plants, grass, shrubs, and flowers districtwide.
• Provide training to grounds keepers on safe use of equipment, tools, and chemicals.
• Maintain district vehicle, inventory, materials, tools, and records.
• Determine pruning and trimming needs for trees and shrubs.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks and site improvements, preventive and emergency work.
• Assist with athletic field care and routine grounds keeper duties.
• Assist Equipment Operations and Sprinkler Specialist as needed.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides per state regulations.
• Inspect and service grounds equipment for safe operation.
• Be responsible for district vehicle and inventory, and for materials, tools, and equipment; keep areas clean.
• Cooperate with co-workers and report information to supervisor.
• Attendance at the work site is required.

Skills

English literacy

Driver's license

Education

GED

Pesticide license 3A

Job description

Ysleta Independent School District seeks a Grounds Keeper to perform maintenance, conservation, and improvement duties on district grounds. The role supports and assists the crew in maintaining grounds, trees, and shrubs across facilities.

You will manage vegetation programs, pest control, and training for grounds keepers. A valid Texas driver’s license and a pesticide license (or ability to obtain within 90 days) are required.