Groundskeeper: Athletic Fields & Landscaping Pro

Little Elm ISD; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Elm ISD is hiring for a Grounds position to maintain safe and attractive district grounds and landscaping. The role reports to the Director for Maintenance and Grounds within Operational Services and requires at least three years of related experience and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Pay scale MT2 or MT3 depending on experience, with a 240-day work calendar. Preferred candidates hold a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Prefer High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Minimum of three years’ experience

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Maintain an hourly work week that does not exceed 40 hours, and gets pre-approval for any hours above the 40 hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Three years’ experience

Valid Texas driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Little Elm ISD is hiring for a Grounds position to maintain safe and attractive district grounds and landscaping. The role reports to the Director for Maintenance and Grounds within Operational Services and requires at least three years of related experience and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Pay scale MT2 or MT3 depending on experience, with a 240-day work calendar. Preferred candidates hold a High School diploma or GED.