What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDSKEEPER position at Lubbock ISD?
Position Type
GROUNDS/GROUNDS KEEPER
Date Posted
10/16/2025
Location
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
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Job Title: Groundskeeper
Exemption Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Grounds Foreman, David Gillispie
Department: Operations / Grounds
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
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 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 district wide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
GROUNDS/GROUNDS KEEPER
Date Posted
10/16/2025
Location
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Exemption Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Grounds Foreman, David Gillispie
Department: Operations / Grounds
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
- Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
- Follow scheduled maintenance plans 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, including chalking fields.
- 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 and climbing.
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
- 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.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
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 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 district wide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress