Grounds/Maintenance

Harleton ISD Job Descriptions

Job Title: Grounds/Maintenance Worker Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Maintenance/Transportation Director Date Revised: April 6, 2026
Dept./School: Maintenance
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
1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
2. Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning,
fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
3. Plant shrubs and vegetation.
4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
5. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
6. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
Maintenance and Repair
7. Assist skilled workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork;
replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures
and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
8. Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and
minor repairs.

Harleton ISD Job Descriptions

9. Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers,
furniture, and equipment.
10. Complete repairs as directed on work orders or by maintenance foreman.
11. Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
12. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
Safety
13. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety
procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately
correctable to supervisor.
15. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
16. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance
as needed.
17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
18. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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) on a daily basis
Environment: Work indoors and outdoors on uneven or slippery surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme
temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, chemicals, and electrical hazards; work around moving machinery; may
work alone; regular irregular hours with occasional extended hours; frequent districtwide travel.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive