Job Title: Grounds

Reports to: Director for Maintenance and Grounds

Dept.: Operational Services

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Scale:  MT2 or MT3 depending on experience

Work Calendar: 240 days

Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Prefer High School diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Valid Texas driver’s license

• Minimum of three years’ experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.

• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

• 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.

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

• Maintain an hourly work week that does not exceed 40 hours, and gets pre-approval for any hours above the 40 hours.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by Director for Maintenance

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant  who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color,

religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida po r ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contr atación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.