Primary Purpose:

Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of all District athletic fields. Supervise and perform surface and sub-surface work required in the preparation and upkeep of District grounds and properties. Work with others to coordinate, establish and maintain landscaping, fencing, asphalt, and concrete repairs through the use of heavy equipment and utility crews.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Valid Class-C Texas driver’s license and proof of insurability with District insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to demonstrate, coach, and train others in the proper use and operation of heavy equipment
Knowledge of the material make-up of concrete and asphalt, and the effects of weather in pouring, patching, and finishing
Ability to supervise, train, coordinate, and work with other trades
Skilled in strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
Ability to utilize technology resources relevant to position

Experience

Three years operation of tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, graders, buckets, and various heavy equipment experience, and experience with utility, asphalt, and concrete work and repair, preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds Utility Maintenance

Supervision and Training

Records and Reports

Other

Safety

S upervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Hand and power tools; tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, graders, buckets, and various heavy and road construction equipment

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

Motion: Frequent walking; climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding; grasping, squeezing, wrist flexion/extension; overhead reaching; visual acuity; frequent driving

Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds without assistance, more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance, on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and on ladders or scaffolding; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, humidity, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, asbestos-containing materials, grease, oils, loud noises, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; occasionally work irregular or prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress and exercise reasoning and problem-solving under pressure.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The information in this document is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.