GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Job Description

Provide premier customer service and support to school-base leaders to maintain a high standard of building and grounds maintenance. Responsible for maintaining the grounds of facilities in a pleasing and professional manner, conducive to better educational environment. All employees of SMSD are expected to act with integrity, support, and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Grounds and Landscaping

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Maintain grounds in a manner to maximize their use.
• Care for 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.
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
• 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, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Help keep 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.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Regular attendance required.
• Perform 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, and aerator. Light truck or van.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Work with frequent interruptions

Work with frequent deadlines

Physical Demands

High physical stamina necessary

Repetitive hand motions

Continual walking, pushing, and pulling

Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder)

Moderate lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds

Frequent sitting

Moderate standing, walking, reaching, and bending

Steady phone interactions

Environmental Factors

Exposure to sun, heat, cold, poor weather conditions, and/or mechanical equipment noise

Exposure to chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer)

Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles

Experience

Experience

Qualifications

Minimum one year experience operating grounds equipment (Preferred)

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Valid Texas driver's license
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Ability to communicate (verbally)
• Ability to safely operate tractor, landscaping equipment, riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools
• Work well in a crew environment
• Ability to perform extensive physical and repetitive activities
  
  

APPLY TO: Outside applicants - submit online application; District employees - submit letter of interest to the Director of Maintenance and Operations Jaci Phenix, jphenix@staffordmsd.org. GROUP / GRADE: Non-Exempt SALARY: PAY GRADE U02 DAYS: 230