26-27 Head Grounds

Midway ISD Region 12•Waco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct, coordinate, and monitor grounds services for all district facilities. Establish mowing schedules and procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency of grounds operations.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver’s license
Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate power-driven equipment
3+ years of groundskeeping experience

Nice To Haves

Pest control license preferred
Master Gardener preferred

Responsibilities

Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
Develop scheduled maintenance plans 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 the fields.
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, including lifting and climbing.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Help keep vehicles, 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.