Grounds - Groundskeeper

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (TX)•Carrollton, TX

56d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide students with an attractive and safe natural environment in which to learn.

Maintain and care for school grounds.
Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer if needed.
Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce attractive appearance.
Experiment with different varieties of lawn and flower seeds to determine those best suited to the soil.
Prune trees and trim hedges to promote growth and improve appearance.
Mow lawns with power mower.
Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns and flower beds.
Inspect flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests.
Shovel snow from sidewalks and driveways and spread sand, salt or ashes to prevent slipping.
Collects and disposes of leaves and refuse.
Keep all water and oils checked on the equipment used.
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
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.