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Argyle ISD

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$33,972 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

TO APPLY
:
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK
- https://www.applitrack.com/argyleisd/onlineapp/ Job Description Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Grounds and Landscaping 1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields. 2. Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds. 3. Plant shrubs and vegetation. 4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields. 5. Water grounds and apply fertilizer. 6. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities. 7. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety 8. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. 9. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc. 10. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. 11. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition. 12. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed. Other Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
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, post hole auger, aerator. Light truck or van.
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 district wide travel.
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
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.50 - $24.68 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Argyle, TX 76226 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Argyle, TX 76226: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person