Job Title:         Grounds – Groundskeeper              Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt
 
Reports to:      Dept. Head – Grounds                    Pay Grade:                DO 2 – 261 Days
 
Dept./School:  Facility Services/Service Center     Date Revised:           September 26, 2023
 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide students with an attractive and safe natural environment in which to learn.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
            Preferred High School Diploma or G.E.D
            Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
   Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
   Ability to communicate effectively
   Ability to operate power-driven equipment
 
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Grounds and Landscaping

1. Maintain and care for school grounds.
2. Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer if needed.
3. Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce attractive appearance.
4. Experiment with different varieties of lawn and flower seeds to determine those best suited to the soil.
5. Prune trees and trim hedges to promote growth and improve appearance.
6. Mow lawns with power mower.
7. Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns and flower beds.
8. Inspect flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests.
9. Shovel snow from sidewalks and driveways and spread sand, salt or ashes to prevent slipping.
10. Collects and disposes of leaves and refuse.

Safety

1. Keep all water and oils checked on the equipment used.
2. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
4. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
5. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

 
 
     
EQUIPMENT USED:
Lawnmowers; Weed-eaters; 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 district-wide travel
 
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to read; Ability to understand oral and written instructions
 
 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.  This job is not an employment agreement or contract.  The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
 
 Approved by:  Bobby Shaw  September 26, 2023
Reviewed by:  Jerry Martinez  September 26, 2023