Grounds & Landscaping Technician — Athletic Fields

North Lamar Independent School; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lamar Independent School in Texas is seeking a Grounds and Landscaping worker to maintain safe, attractive district grounds and athletic fields. You will mow, prune, water, fertilize, mulch, and plant, following a scheduled maintenance plan.

The role requires a Texas CDL Class B and the ability to operate power-driven equipment, communicate effectively, and understand instructions. Expect outdoor work, irregular hours, and travel within the district.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B).
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate power-driven equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, 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.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Skills

Instruction reading

Effective communication

Power equipment operation

Education

Texas CDL Class B

Job description

North Lamar Independent School in Texas is seeking a Grounds and Landscaping worker to maintain safe, attractive district grounds and athletic fields. You will mow, prune, water, fertilize, mulch, and plant, following a scheduled maintenance plan.

The role requires a Texas CDL Class B and the ability to operate power-driven equipment, communicate effectively, and understand instructions. Expect outdoor work, irregular hours, and travel within the district.