Operations: Lawn Technician

Position Summary

• Job Title: Grounds Worker / Groundskeeper
• Reports To: Maintenance Director or Grounds Foreman
• Primary Purpose: Maintain safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing landscaping and athletic areas across district properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lawn and Turf Care: Mow, edge, and trim lawns, curbs, and sidewalks. Fertilize, aerate, seed, and control weeds across district property.
• Landscaping: Plant, prune, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and flower beds. Mulch planting beds and clear leaves or debris.
• Athletic Field Maintenance: Prepare athletic fields for games by mowing, dragging, chalking lines, and painting stripes.
• Grounds Upkeep: Empty outdoor trash cans, pick up litter from grounds and parking lots, and pressure wash concrete surfaces.
• Irrigation and Repairs: Inspect, clean, and perform minor repairs on sprinkler systems and drainage areas.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and light repairs on mowers, tractors, weed eaters, and hand tools.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow strict OSHA and district safety protocols when operating power machinery or handling fertilizers and herbicides. Report unsafe conditions or playground hazards immediately.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred, or basic reading and writing skills.
• Experience: Prior experience in commercial groundskeeping, landscaping, or operating small engine power equipment.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license (often a state driver's license is required to drive district trucks/trailers).
• Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain), walk or stand for long hours, and regularly lift/carry equipment weighing 45 to 50 pounds or more.