Groundskeeper Pool

Young World Physical Education; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 21,352 - 25,733; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a full-time Groundskeeper for its facilities in San Juan, Texas. The ideal candidate should have at least an eighth grade education and a valid Texas driver’s license. Responsibilities include maintaining athletic fields, cutting lawns, trimming, and landscaping tasks. A salary between $15.50 and $18.68 per hour is offered for this position. A strong emphasis on communication and people skills is required, along with prior grounds experience.

Qualifications

• One or more years of grounds experience working for a reputable company or school district.
• Ability to use communication technology (telephone, two-way radio, etc.).
• Alternatives acceptable as decided by Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of grounds, athletic fields, and landscaping.
• Cut lawns, trim edges, and prune shrubs and trees.
• Clean sidewalks and dispose of yard waste appropriately.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Education

Eight grade education or higher

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Heavy equipment

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Groundskeeper Pool

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Maintenance Department - San Juan, Texas

Job ID: 5671966 | Application Deadline: May 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) | Posted: Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Groundskeeper

Reports to: Leadman/Foreman Grounds Dept.

Department: Grounds

Pay Grade: M 3 @ 260 days

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Eight grade education or higher; Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.

Special Knowledge/Skills: Be able to communicate using communication technology (telephone, two-way radio, etc.); Good People Skill.

Experience: One or more years in grounds experience while working for a reputable company and or school district. Alternatives acceptable as decided by Board of Trustees.

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

Positive Engagement: Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table.

Builds relationships: Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders.

Exhibits professionalism: Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth.

Models ethics: Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders.

Communicates effectively: Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision.

Student-centered Excellence: Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff.

Demonstrates expertise: Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence.

Establishes shared vision: Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality.

Implements plans: Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources.

Expects results: Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement.

Joint Empowerment: Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action; Promotes collaboration; Inspires Action; Builds capacity; Develops leaders.

Adaptive Innovation: Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers; Scans Environment; Manages change; Champions solutions; Acknowledges outcomes.

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform duties associated with maintenance of grounds, athletic fields, and parking lots, and landscaping.
• Under the supervision of the Foreman Grounds Department, performing individually or as an assistant the Yardman will engage in the following tasks:
• Cutting lawns using push mower, riding lawn mower, or tractor with cutter.
• Trimming and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls, using clippers and edging tools.
• Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears, hand tools, or power tools.
• Raking leaves and grass clippings and disposing properly.
• Cleaning sidewalks of grass clippings after mowing, using brooms or power blowers.
• Watering lawns, and shrubs, using water hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler systems.
• Repairing fences, gates, and walks, using carpentry and masonry tools.
• Installing fences.
• Cleaning out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake and or tractor attachments.
• Studying work orders and estimates work hours and materials required to complete jobs.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Promotes safety at all times.
• Inspects electric power lines near trees to be trimmed and secures clearance to work on lines if necessary.
• Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations.
• Inspects flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests.
• Adjusts such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, and edge shears.
• Raises and levels pop-up sprinkler heads and valves.
• Levels or fills any ruts or holes that may develop in school grounds especially in playing areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used: Heavy equipment, including backhoe, trencher, and grader blade; tractor and mower; riding and power mower; gas-powered weed trimmer; blower; edger; sprayer; striping machine; garden and hand tools; aerator; and water pumps. Light truck or van and goose-neck trailers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. Work outside and inside, moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.50 to $18.68 Per Hour