Groundskeeper

Tarkington Independent School District • Cleveland, TX

6d

About The Position

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.

Requirements

• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to communicate (verbally)
• Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment
• Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools

Responsibilities

• Mow and detail all district grounds
• Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, 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.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer
• 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.
• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed