Groundskeeper

FISD Maintenance & Custodial; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Young World Physical Education seeks a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. The role involves operating various tools and equipment while ensuring the upkeep of athletic fields and beautifying outdoor spaces.

Applicants should have a valid Texas driver’s license and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, and general maintenance tasks as needed. This full-time position offers a dynamic working environment with daily exposure to various outdoor conditions.

Qualifikationen

• Valid Texas driver's license is required.
• Ability to read instructions and communicate effectively.
• No prior experience necessary.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and mow district grounds including athletic fields.
• Water and care for trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Assist in preparing athletic fields for games.

Kenntnisse

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

Ausbildung

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Tractor and mower

Gas-powered weed trimmer

Blower

Striping machine

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt

Reports to: Grounds / Transportation Director

Dept./School: Maintenance

Date Revised: June 16, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Primary Purpose: Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver’s license
• 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
• Experience: None

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 for 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.
• 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.

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:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent district-wide travel.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required