Lead Grounds & Athletic Fields Maintenance School District

Midway Independent School District; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Independent School District is seeking a Head Grounds to direct and monitor all grounds services for district facilities in Waco, Texas. You will establish mowing schedules, maintain safety standards, and supervise grounds operations, reporting to the Coordinator of Maintenance.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license, with 3+ years of groundskeeping experience; pest control license and Master Gardener preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED; Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to operate power-driven equipment.
• Experience: 3+ years of groundskeeping; Pest control license preferred; Master Gardener preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grounds and Landscaping: Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Grounds and Landscaping: Develop scheduled maintenance plans to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
• Grounds and Landscaping: Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Grounds and Landscaping: Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking the fields.
• Grounds and Landscaping: Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Safety: Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Skills

Operate power tools

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Midway Independent School District is seeking a Head Grounds to direct and monitor all grounds services for district facilities in Waco, Texas. You will establish mowing schedules, maintain safety standards, and supervise grounds operations, reporting to the Coordinator of Maintenance.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license, with 3+ years of groundskeeping experience; pest control license and Master Gardener preferred.