Groundskeeper 2024-2025

Waxahachie Independent School District - Waxahachie, TX

Full-time

Waxahachie, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. This includes a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of outdoor areas, ensuring that they are well-maintained and visually appealing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• 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.
• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator.

Requirements

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• 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.
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others.