Job Description
Eanes ISD is currently seeking a Groundskeeper! We offer great pay and benefits!!
*Only applications submitted through the Eanes ISD website will be considered for employment*
Please submit your application online at www.eanesisd.net/jobs
Detailed information and job descriptions are available on the Eanes ISD website.
Primary Purpose:
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas drivers 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:
Minimum of one-year experience in grounds keeping.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Grounds and Landscaping:
Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
Care for 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.
Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
Safety:
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
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.
Insures proper use of all chemicals and supplies.
Insures building and grounds are clean and safe from hazards.
Other:
Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Maintain Confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator. Light truck or van.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent districtwide travel.