Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver’s license.

Special Knowledge/Skills: 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.

Experience: None

Grounds and Landscaping

1. Mow and detail all District grounds, including athletic fields.

2. Plant and care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.

3. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.

4. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from District facilities.

5. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure the areas are clean.

6. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety

7. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.

8. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

9. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

10. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Other

11. Assist with general maintenance as weather permits.

12. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the District.

13. Respond to emergency calls as needed.

14. Perform other related jobs as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental 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.

Regular attendance in accordance with District Policy is required and expected.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.