Groundsman

Edinburg-Consolidated-Independent-School-District; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburg CISD is seeking a Grounds Worker in the Maintenance & Operations Department to care for school grounds at L.B. Johnson Elementary. This hourly position covers a 261‑day year with a wage range of $15.25 to $19.32 per hour, and reports to the Grounds/Foreman.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, irrigation, parking lot upkeep, trash removal, and safety compliance. Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds activities: mow lawn, trim shrubs, and cultivate flowers with assigned equipment.
• Maintain asphalt parking lots and drives.
• Perform irrigation duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Empty trash and garbage containers into designated bins.
• Report major building maintenance needs to Head Custodian.
• Keep outside walkways clean of debris and dirt.
• Maintain security in the school building per policy procedures.
• Perform duties safely to avoid injuries to self or others.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Driver's license required

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edinburg CISD

• Position Type: Maintenance & Operations Department/ Grounds Worker
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: L.B. Johnson Elementary
• Date Available: 09/21/2026

REPORTS TO: Grounds/Foreman DATE REVISED: May12, 2023

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 261 days PAY GRADE: Hourly

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: $15.25 Min $19.32 Max

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Groundsman is responsible for maintaining the school district's grounds as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or GED preferred Experience preferred Dependable and cooperative Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain campus grounds related activities, such as: Mow lawn, trim shrubbery, and cultivateflowers, using assigned equipment.
• Maintain asphalt parking lots and drives.
• Perform irrigation duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Empty trash and garbage containers into designated trash bin for the building.
• Report major building maintenance repair needs to the Head Custodian
• Keep outside walkways clean of debris and dirt.
• Maintain security in school building in accordance with school policy procedures.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Lawn mower, edger, weed trimmer, tractor mower, district vehicle, post hole digger, chain saw,and tractor accessories

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Strenuous walking, standing, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting and carrying, working in extremeweather conditions, exposure to dust, working on slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

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

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone].

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las pol�ticas de no discriminaci�n: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, [e-mail] , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, [e-mail] , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, [phone].

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