School Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Giddings ISD; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Giddings ISD is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive district grounds and landscaping in Giddings, Texas. Immediate starting date, full-time position with responsibilities across mowing, planting, irrigation, and field preparation.

Qualifications include a valid Texas driver’s license and ability to operate tractors, mowers, and related tools. This role emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and supplying a clean outdoor environment for district facilities.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification requires a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Care for 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.
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Help keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Perform any duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Verbal communication

Tractor operation

Mower & power tools

Education

Valid Texas driver’s license

Job description

Giddings ISD is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive district grounds and landscaping in Giddings, Texas. Immediate starting date, full-time position with responsibilities across mowing, planting, irrigation, and field preparation.

Qualifications include a valid Texas driver’s license and ability to operate tractors, mowers, and related tools. This role emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and supplying a clean outdoor environment for district facilities.