Groundskeeper

Full Time
San Antonio, TX 78242
Posted
Job description
    JobID: 1273

    Position Type:
    Maintenance/Custodial/Groundskeeper
    Date Posted:
    12/6/2022
    Location:
    Maintenance Department

    Job Title: Maintenance Groundskeeper
    Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
    Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
    Pay Grade: MS-2
    Days: 226
    Dept./School: Maintenance Department

    Primary Purpose:
    Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:
    • Valid Texas driver's license
    • Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the 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
    Experience:
    • None
    Major Responsibilities and Duties: Grounds and Landscaping
    • Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
    • 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

    8. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
    9. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
    10. 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
    13. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    None.

    Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
    • Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, mower, grader; and riding and power mower; gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, auger, aerator; light truck or van
    • Posture: Frequent standing, walking, climbing, reaching, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, heaving lifting, and carrying, 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



    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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