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Maintenance
Operations: Lawn Technician
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Lawn Technician
Hempstead ISD
Maintenance - Hempstead, Texas This job is also posted in Hempstead ISD
Job Details
Job ID:
5911069
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Position Summary
Job Title:
Grounds Worker / Groundskeeper
Reports To:
Maintenance Director or Grounds Foreman
Primary Purpose:
Maintain safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing landscaping and athletic areas across district properties. Key Responsibilities
Lawn and Turf Care:
Mow, edge, and trim lawns, curbs, and sidewalks. Fertilize, aerate, seed, and control weeds across district property.
Landscaping:
Plant, prune, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, and flower beds. Mulch planting beds and clear leaves or debris.
Athletic Field Maintenance:
Prepare athletic fields for games by mowing, dragging, chalking lines, and painting stripes.
Grounds Upkeep:
Empty outdoor trash cans, pick up litter from grounds and parking lots, and pressure wash concrete surfaces.
Irrigation and Repairs:
Inspect, clean, and perform minor repairs on sprinkler systems and drainage areas.
Equipment Maintenance:
Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and light repairs on mowers, tractors, weed eaters, and hand tools.
Safety and Compliance:
Follow strict OSHA and district safety protocols when operating power machinery or handling fertilizers and herbicides. Report unsafe conditions or playground hazards immediately. Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED preferred, or basic reading and writing skills.
Experience:
Prior experience in commercial groundskeeping, landscaping, or operating small engine power equipment.
Licenses:
Valid driver's license (often a state driver's license is required to drive district trucks/trailers).
Physical Demands:
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain), walk or stand for long hours, and regularly lift/carry equipment weighing 45 to 50 pounds or more.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$21,715 to $32,928 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required