Maintenance - Grounds Worker/Labor

Floresville Independent School District; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Floresville Independent School District is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to care for the school's lawns, athletic fields, and surrounding areas in Floresville, TX. This nonexempt, full-time position reports to the Director of Maintenance and requires handling mowing, edging, trimming, irrigation, and related tasks with safety in mind.

Responsibilities include operating maintenance equipment, performing preventive upkeep, and assisting with special events in auditoriums and gymnasiums.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Texas Motor Vehicle Operators License is required.
• License requirements specified for the role.
• Must demonstrate safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Prior lawn care or grounds maintenance experience in an educational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus lawns, athletic fields, common areas, and related structures.
• Perform mowing, edging, raking, watering, trimming, and fertilization tasks.
• Mark athletic fields for events and competitions.
• Operate and maintain grounds care equipment (mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers).
• Ensure security and upkeep of all grounds maintenance equipment.
• Assist with installation or operation of equipment for auditoriums and gymnasiums.

Skills

Good knowledge of grounds equipment

Math & reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Education

License requirements

Texas Motor Vehicle Operators License

Job description

Maintenance - Grounds Worker/Labor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5145077

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 06, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Worker

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Dept./School: Maintenance

Terms of Employment: 245 days

Primary Purpose: To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use may be made at all times .

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• License requirements
• Texas Motor Vehicle Operators License

Special Knowledge/ Skills

• Good knowledge of the operation, troubleshooting, repair ,and maintenance of ground maintenance equipment
• Must demonstrate good mathematical calculation skills and reading comprehension skills
• Good knowledge of safety precautions to avoid injury to himself and other

Experience

• Prior lawn care experience or grounds maintenance experience in an educational institution or environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties

To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times

• Responsible for maintaining and maintaining all campus lawns, athletic fields, common areas, and associated structures.
• Completes lawn and grounds maintenance tasks to include: mowing, edging, raking, watering, tree and hedge trimming, painting; and application of fertilizers, weed killer, and pesticides.
• Completes marking of athletic fields for sports events and/or competitions.
• Operates and maintains powered grounds care equipment to include; mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, pressure washers, irrigation equipment, full-size tractors, and associated equipment.
• Responsible for the security, accountability, and upkeep of all lawn and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Assist with the installation and operation of all equipment, platforms, and structures in auditoriums, gymnasiums, and athletic or other performance events.
• Dispose of all lawn clippings and residue in approved containers.
• Adheres to the published ground’s maintenance schedule.
• Examines district-owned grounds regularly for purposes of preventive maintenance and advises the Maintenance Director of observations.
• Performs all other maintenance duties or tasks as assigned.

Equipment Used

Hand tools; both electric and gas powered , garden to utility size tractors up to full size backhoe, pickup truck and vans.

Working Conditions

Attendance Demands: Daily attendance is required . Absenteeism or tardiness is not acceptable.

Mental Demands

Reading, ability to understand verbal instructions; Math; ability to understand and use ratios.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors

Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing, heavy lifting, and carrying (exceeds 50 lbs). Work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; exposure to dust, toxic chemicals, and materials; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; work on ladders; work alone. Day, evening, and weekend work required.

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: $25,970 to $37,377 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required