Grounds Maintenance Worker

Flour Bluff; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flour Bluff Maintenance/Transportation in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain safe, attractive grounds and athletic fields for the district. Immediate start, full-time schedule, and a broad range of landscaping duties are expected.

Responsibilities include mowing, planting, irrigation system work, and field prep while adhering to safety procedures. CDL endorsement within 90 days is required, with ongoing communication with staff and a commitment to reliable

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Must obtain valid Texas CDL with passenger/school bus endorsement within 90 days.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer; plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Assist with athletic field preparation and chalking.
• Inspect, repair, and install sprinkler systems; perform preventive maintenance on tools/equipment.
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow safety procedures.
• Transport workers and equipment to sites district-wide.
• Maintain communication and professional conduct with staff and supervisors.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Verbal communication

Operate tractor

Operate riding mower

Operate power tools

Education

Texas commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger/school bus endorsement

Tools

Tractor

Mower

Power tools

Blower

Edger

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Worker

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This job is also posted in Flour Bluff ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5966758

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Must be able to obtain valid Texas commercial driver’s license with passenger/school bus endorsement within 90 days.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to communicate (verbally).
• Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Grounds and Landscaping:

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring the beds, and controlling weeds.
• Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Help keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Other:

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Maintain good working communications with co-workers and other staff members.
• Maintain good attitude in difficult situations.
• Help maintain cohesiveness among employees.
• Perform duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Project a professional image through demeanor and dress.
• Comply with Maintenance/Transportation Department policies and procedures.
• Comply with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Adhere to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator, light truck, or van.

Posture:

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:

Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.

Lifting:

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) daily.

Environment:

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list.

Calendar Days: 260

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14 to $20.14 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required