Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
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:
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
- 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 vehicles, 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.
- Perform any 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, post hole auger, aerator. Light truck or van.
Working Conditions:
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Continuous walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, heavy lifting and carrying, 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 and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent districtwide travel. Must be able to work in a tobacco free environment. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress