Groundskeeper - Senior

Young World Physical Education; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Senior Groundskeeper in Katy, Texas. The role involves providing quality upkeep for district grounds and athletic fields while operating various maintenance equipment like tractors and mowers.

Responsibilities include removing hazards from grounds and advising supervisors of any issues observed. Candidates must have a Texas Operator’s License and be physically able to lift heavy objects. This position promises a dynamic outdoor work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess Texas Operator’s License.
• Capable of following both written and oral instructions.
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality grounds care for district and athletic fields.
• Operate various grounds maintenance equipment like tractors and mowers.
• Remove hazardous objects from grounds as necessary.

Skills

Texas Operator’s License

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Physically able to lift 50 pounds

Tools

Tractor and mower

Power-driven grounds maintenance equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Groundskeeper - Senior

Katy ISD Maintenance and Operations - Katy, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

Job Description

Reports To: Grounds Crew Chief / Athletic Grounds Foreman

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Duty Days: 260 Days

Pay Grade: A03

Qualifications:

• Texas Operator’s License
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds

Primary Purpose: Provide all district grounds and athletic fields with quality grounds care. Provide expertise and guidance regarding upkeep of district grounds and athletic fields as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• May be assigned to regular grounds crew, athletic grounds crew, tractor driver or landscaping.
• Operate tractor and power driven grounds maintenance equipment.
• Must be able to carry grounds maintenance equipment for eight hours.
• Perform duties as assigned with hand tools for grounds maintenance.
• Advise Grounds Crew Chief/Athletic Grounds Foreman of any hazardous situations they notice while working on school grounds.
• Remove hazardous objects from grounds while performing their duties, such as broken glass, etc.

Equipment Used: Tractor and mower, riding and power, 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

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.