Job Title:             Grounds Worker                                                                      Wage/Hour Status:     Non-Exempt

Reports to:         Custodial Supervisor                                                               Pay Grade:                      Hourly

Length of Assignment:  12 Months                                                                  Date Revised:            January, 2013

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas driver's license

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

Experience:

None required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Grounds and Landscaping:

1.                   Mow, edge, trim 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.                   Maintain a schedule to water, trim, and fertilize all district grounds.

6.                   Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.

7.                   Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

8.                   Assess damage to shrubs, trees, flowers and grass and replant when necessary.

9.                   Keep sidewalks, parking areas and lawns in clean, litter free and in excellent appearance.

Safety:

10.               Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.

11.               Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

12.               Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

13.               Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools clean and in safe operating condition.

14.               Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

15.               Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

Other:

16.               Treat all staff and students in a professional courteous manner.

17.               Maintain emotional control under stress.

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 district wide 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.

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