Grounds Maintenance Technician

Houston ISD; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform year-round grounds tasks, operate mowing and utility equipment, and care for flower beds and outdoor spaces at the district facilities in Houston, TX. The role may involve maintaining recycling center and garden shed, assisting with plants, fish, animals, and beekeeping activities during breaks.

Apply supervision is direct. Candidates should have basic reading and writing skills and less than 6 months of experience in similar tasks;

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills are required.
• Less than 6 months of work experience.
• Software certifications/licensure in grounds maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks year-round.
• Operates machinery necessary to maintain the grounds.
• Maintains the recycling center, and the garden shed, including storage of garden tools, equipment’s, insecticides and fertilizers.
• May attend to all plants, fish and animals during school breaks and summer months.
• May assist the beekeeper with the beehives, which is necessary for pollination of the gardens.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Education

Basic Reading and Writing

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Houston ISD is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform year-round grounds tasks, operate mowing and utility equipment, and care for flower beds and outdoor spaces at the district facilities in Houston, TX. The role may involve maintaining recycling center and garden shed, assisting with plants, fish, animals, and beekeeping activities during breaks.

Apply supervision is direct. Candidates should have basic reading and writing skills and less than 6 months of experience in similar tasks;