Maintenance Field Groomer

Amarillo Independent School District; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo Independent School District in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Maintenance Field Groomer to maintain AISD athletic fields in playing condition. The role supports field maintenance crews, performing routine mowing, equipment transport, and safety-compliant operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of turf care and landscape maintenance. This is a full-time, on-site position with regular districtwide travel and immediate start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
• General knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf culture.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural care of athletic turf through routine mowing.
• Assist work crews with field maintenance, repair and preparations.
• Routinely inspect turf health before and after mowing.
• Maintain inventory for equipment and supplies.
• Service mower engines and hydraulic parts.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain safety and playability.
• Transport equipment to job sites.
• Perform work order record keeping and documentation.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies and ethics.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Turf care knowledge

Reading instructions

Maintenance org knowledge

Under supervision

Communication skills

Tool operation safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver’s license

Job description

Maintenance Field Groomer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938941

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, operate various equipment and maintain AISD athletic fields in a

condition of playing excellence

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

• A high school diploma or GED, preferred

Certification / License:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• General knowledge of landscape maintenance
• General knowledge of turf culture care
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
• General knowledge of the Maintenance Department’s organization and operation
• Ability to perform responsibilities under general supervision
• Organizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Ability to operate tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment

including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and

twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension,

and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40

pounds of force frequently to repair and/or move equipment and objects

Environment: Frequent changes in tasks; Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking

surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures and all weather

conditions, dust, high noise level, vibration; exposure to chemicals including herbicides

and fertilizers, fuels and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts;

may work alone; regularly work irregular or prolonged days/hours; frequent districtwide

travel

Mental Demands: Frequent changes in task; maintain emotional control under stress

Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

One year experience of lawn maintenance or related field is preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide cultural care of athletic turf through routine scheduled mowing.
• Assist work crews, as assigned, with field maintenance, repair and preparations.
• Routinely inspect the condition of the turf both before and after mowing to identify poor turf heath.
• Maintain inventory for assigned equipment and supplies.
• Service mower engines and mower hydraulic/mechanical parts and accessories.
• Follow routine mowing and maintenance procedures for athletic fields to maintain a high standard of safety, playability, and cleanliness.
• Transport necessary equipment to various job sites.
• Perform work order record keeping and other documentation.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.88 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Petra Montes , Human Resources Specialist
• MAINTENANCE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]