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.
Job Title Grounds Technician Evaluation Type Aux Support Department Operations Pay Grade F1 FLSA Non-Exempt Date Revised July 2024 Supervisor Grounds Manager
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY
Maintain safe and attractive grounds at all Bastrop ISD sites, and related landscaping, including athletic fields.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Clear and valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions Ability to communicate effectively Ability to operate power-driven, hand operated, or self-propelled equipment Ability to be a team player and possess a positive attitude
Experience:
Groundskeeper experience preferred
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Grounds and Landscaping:
Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields. Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, 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. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
Safety:
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor. Help keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed. Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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 chemicals (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 :
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
