Grounds Keeper

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District is seeking personnel to perform grounds maintenance, conservation, and improvement duties as part of a grounds crew. Responsibilities include care of trees and shrubs, mowing, pruning, fertilizing, and operating equipment safely.

A valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license and basic English literacy are required. Applicants should be capable of heavy manual work and working under supervision, with adherence to district policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions.
• Valid Texas or New Mexico driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping duties as part of a grounds crew.
• Maintain appearance and health of plants, grass, shrubs and flowers.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
• Assist others and follow safety procedures.
• Adhere to district policies and regulations.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pruning equipment

Jackhammer

Wheelbarrow

Trenching machines

Job description

Perform grounds maintenance, conservation, and improvement duties as part of a grounds crew. Inspect and care for trees and shrubs, including planting, transplanting, removing, pruning, fertilizing, and managing a vegetation control program under specific supervision and in accordance with established priorities and policies. Tasks are similar in nature and require moderate use of individual analysis and judgment. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Perform grounds keeping duties as part of a grounds crew under the direction of assigned supervisor; refer problems that cannot be solved to immediate supervisor. Mow grassed areas, rake grass and leaves, fertilize, trim and edge grass and trees. Dig with pick and shovel and backfill excavations.
• Maintain appearance and health of plants, grass, shrubs and flowers at various district locations, as assigned.
• Be responsible for district vehicle and vehicle inventory, if assigned, and for materials, tools and equipment, including making adjustments and using safe operating procedures; request scheduling of required maintenance and inspections and keep vehicle, tools, equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Assist other employees in the proper use of tools, equipment and machinery, including safety procedures.
• Follow established safety practices in accordance with District policies to prevent damage to buildings, utilities and other property.
• Load and unload tools and materials and operate tools, equipment and machinery used in the grounds maintenance function, including, but not limited to pruning equipment, jackhammer, wheel barrel, trenching machines, and push and riding lawn mowers.
• Perform heavy manual work such as spreading top soil, fertilizer, planting and transplanting lawns, shrubs, trees and flowerbeds.
• Apply chemicals after being trained in the safe application of pesticides and herbicides.
• Cooperate with other co-workers and routinely report necessary information to the immediate supervisor.
• Make decisions under general supervision using some individual analysis in accordance with established priorities and policies; refer major decisions to supervisor.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred; ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions; ability to read and understand instructions related to grounds maintenance and safety procedures; one (1) year experience in grounds maintenance or related duties preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. You must possess a valid Texas or New Mexico driver's license. Be insurable by the district's auto liability carrier; subject to the YISD drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or put up to fifty (50) pounds frequently; work under all weather conditions; be adaptable to work a shift schedule and/or hours other than regularly assigned; extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, climbing, heaving lifting and carrying. Ability to climb ladders up to 8 feet unassisted and higher with assistance; exposure to insects, all kinds of weather conditions; ability to work with pesticides, herbicides and other potentially hazardous materials in a safe manner.

Ancillary Level 103

Required Documents

• Valid Texas/New Mexico driver license