Groundsman

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Routine manual labor associated with the day-to-day grounds care function of the school district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

– High school diploma or equivalent preferred
– Ability to read and write and have communication skills necessary to converse with various types of persons.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

– Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
– Basic knowledge of the care of grounds and related tasks.
– Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
– Ability to maintain labor and material records as required.
– Must maintain valid Texas driver license and insurable driving record.
– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Experience:

– General knowledge of grounds care.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Work as directed in tasks involved in grounds and field care, such as mowing on tractor, poisoning grass or weeds, and other related jobs.
2. Manages assigned work orders, maintaining material and labor costs applied to each job.
3. Is accountable for supplies purchased or issued.
4. Responsible for care and maintenance of assigned vehicles and tools.
5. Responsible for meeting performance standards.
6. Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized facility and work area.
7. Sometimes in a lead position as assigned.
8. Carry out all duties in accordance with BISD Board of Education policies and administrative regulations.
9. Maintain a high personal standard in the following areas: attitude, cooperation, dependability, judgment, initiative, self-improvement, and as a role model for students.

EQUIPMENT USED:

– Vehicle, tractor, mowers, edgers, weed eater, sprayers, chain saws, trimmers, and various related hand tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

– Maintain emotional control under stress
– Work with frequent interruptions
– May be required to work nights or protracted hours

Physical Demands

– Medium lifting with minimum floor to knuckle lift of 75 lbs
– Substantial amount of walking, standing, kneeling, bending, climbing, squatting some shoveling
– Operation of a motor vehicle
– Working with ladders, scaffolds, and personnel lifts

Environmental Demands

– Work outside and inside: exposure to hot and cold temperatures, and exposure to excessive humidity
– Exposure to a small amount of fumes from silicone, glues and adhesives, dust, noise, solvents, grease, and oil
– Working around moving parts of machinery and electrical hazards

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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