Maintenance-Groundskeeper

Lake Dallas Independent School District; Lake Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive grounds, including athletic fields, across the district. Responsibilities include mowing, watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and maintaining irrigation systems.

Qualifications include a valid Texas driver’s license, ability to follow instructions, and strong communication skills. Roles involve outdoor work, safety procedures, and occasional long hours during events.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver's license and ability to operate power-driven equipment.
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail district grounds including athletic fields.
• Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers: watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching.
• Plant shrubs and vegetation and prepare athletic fields for games.
• Inspect, repair, and install sprinkler systems.
• Transport workers and equipment to district sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detailed instructions

Effective communication

Operate power-driven equipment

Education

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Garden tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Sprinkler systems

Job description

Maintenance-Groundskeeper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961984
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director of Facilities & Operations

Pay Grade: Auxiliary PG 2- 260 Days

Dept./School: Facilities & Operations

Primary Purpose

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate power-driven equipment
• Experience:
• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
• Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) daily

Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.33 to $24.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 104 Swisher Road
• Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]