Substitute Groundskeeper

Job Title:                      Substitute Groundskeeper

Reports to:                   Lead Groundskeeper/Director of Maintenance & Facilities

Dept./School:               Maintenance Department

Wage/Hour Status:      Nonexempt              

Date Revised:               11/12/2025

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• External candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by employee

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Acceptable driving record as verified by the Texas Department of Public Safety annually

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General

1. Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
2. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
3. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
4. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
5. Uses time productively on the job.
6. Follows district policies, rules and regulations.
7. Accepts supervisory direction.
8. Strives to improve job skills.
9. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

Grounds and Landscaping

1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
2. Care for 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. Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
6. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
7. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety

1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
2. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
4. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
5. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Other

1. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
2. During inclement weather report to Director of Maintenance & Operations for assignment of other duties.
3. Substitute as a building custodian as needed.
4. Repair school roads and parking lots with patching material as needed.
5. Install and maintain traffic control signs on district property.
6. Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc.
7. Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
8. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator. Light truck or van.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent districtwide travel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.