Athletics Groundskeeper

Job Title: Athletics Groundskeeper

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor/Principal

Dept./School: Maintenance Departrment

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: MS2

Days: 235

Primary Purpose

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping of all athletic fields.

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 athletic grounds. Including some district 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 dis pose 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-es 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.
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