Grounds Worker

Position: Grounds Worker

Department/Campus: Facility Services

Wage/Hour Status: Not Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Director of Facility Services/Grounds Supervisor

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• 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:

• No experience necessary

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grounds/Landscaping:

• Mow and detail all district grounds
• 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
• 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 the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor
• Help keep the vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed

Other:

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district
• Perform all other duties as assigned

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van.
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (50 pounds and over) on a daily basis

• 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

• Professional Dress:  Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent.  During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed.  

EVALUATIONS: 

• Performance of this position will be evaluated annually