School Groundskeeper: Athletic Fields & Landscaping

South San Antonio Independent School District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District Maintenance Dept in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive grounds district-wide. The role requires a valid Texas driver’s license and ability to operate tractors, mowers, and various landscaping tools.

The position is nonexempt, full-time, with duties including mowing, planting, sprinkler work, and field preparation for athletic events. Safety procedures must be followed and background checks completed.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Fingerprinting background check required.
• Ability to read and follow 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.

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Care for trees, shrubs and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and weed control.
• Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Assist with athletic field preparation for games, including chalking fields.
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
• Inspect, repair, and install sprinkler systems.
• Operate tools and equipment following safety procedures.
• Transport workers and equipment between sites.

Skills

Reading instructions

Verbal communication

Tractor operation

Power tools operation

Education

Valid Texas driver's license

Fingerprinting background check

Tools

Backhoe

Tractor

Lawn mower

Power tools

Sprinkler systems

Job description

South San Antonio Independent School District Maintenance Dept in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain safe and attractive grounds district-wide. The role requires a valid Texas driver’s license and ability to operate tractors, mowers, and various landscaping tools.

The position is nonexempt, full-time, with duties including mowing, planting, sprinkler work, and field preparation for athletic events. Safety procedures must be followed and background checks completed.