Groundskeeper Details

Groundskeeper

Diboll Independent School District - Diboll, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

• JobID: 318
Position Type:
Operations/Groundskeeper
Date Posted:
3/2/2022
Location:
Diboll ISD Operations Dept
Primary Purpose:Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.Qualifications:Education/Certification:
Valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand and follow detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate hand and power-driven equipment

Experience:
NoneMajor Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
• Inspect grounds and facilities of assigned area and initiate needed repairs, including the repair of fences and gates.
• Maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning, Install, test, adjust, and repair sprinkler systems as needed.
• 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.
• Assist with any maintenance work as needed.

Safety

• 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress