Grounds Worker - Athletics - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Grounds Worker for the Athletics Department in Houston. The role focuses on maintaining district grounds and athletic fields to support a positive educational environment, including mowing, landscaping, and routine upkeep.

The position requires basic education, a Class C Texas driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. Candidates should be able to communicate in English and Spanish and perform physically

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience operating grounds equipment (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• Ability to perform extensive physical and repetitive activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain district grounds and athletic fields to maximize use.
• Mow/detail grounds; care for trees, shrubs and flowers; plant vegetation.
• Collect leaves and dispose of debris from facilities.
• Operate tools and equipment safely; follow safety procedures.
• Transport workers/equipment to sites; set up equipment for events; perform other duties.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

9th grade education

Texas Class C driver's license

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Grounds Worker - Athletics Department

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum ninth (9) grade education or equivalent preferred.
• Valid current Class \"C\" Texas driver's license.

Job Description

Grounds Worker - Athletics Department

Job Title: Grounds Worker - Athletics Department

Reports To: Manager of Athletic Grounds

Classification: Auxiliary (Skilled Labor)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Days: 250

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Auxiliary Pay Plan, Pay Grade 302

Contract: None

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Responsible for maintaining the grounds of all facilities in a pleasing and professional manner, conducive to a better educational environment.

Education/License

• Minimum ninth (9) grade education or equivalent preferred.
• Valid current Class \"C\" Texas driver's license.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with peers and managers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain grounds equipment.
• Work well in a crew environment.
• Ability to perform extensive physical and repetitive activities, including but not limited to pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, carrying and the regular lifting of 105 pounds.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience operating grounds equipment and large mowers preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Grounds and Landscaping

• Maintain grounds in a manner to maximize their use.
• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Care for trees, shrubs and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds and controlling weeds.
• Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish and refuse from district facilities.

Safety

• 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 vehicle, 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.
• Transport and/or set up equipment for social, athletic or other SBISD activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

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.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying.
• Occasional overtime is required.
• Work for continuous or extended periods of time.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to sun, heat, cold, poor weather conditions and/or mechanical equipment noise.
• Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.