Groundskeeper

Rogers Independent School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Independent School District is seeking a Grounds and Landscaping worker to maintain safe and attractive district grounds. The role involves mowing, edging, planting, and maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers, as well as preparing athletic fields for games and assisting with sprinkler systems.

The position requires adherence to safety procedures, effective communication, and the ability to operate power-driven equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand detailed instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate power-driven equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and weed control.
• Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Assist with preparing athletic fields for games (e.g., chalking).
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse.
• Assist with sprinkler system inspection, repair, and installation.
• Operate tools safely and follow safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Transport workers and equipment as needed across the district.

Skills

Reading procedures

Effective communication

Power-driven equipment operation

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, August 7, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Job Description

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Facilities Director

Date Revised: 2022

Dept./School: Maintenance

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and understand detailed instructions and safety procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate power-driven equipment

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping

• 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.

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other
• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van
• Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
• Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress