Groundskeeper

POSITION TITLE: Groundskeeper

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain physical competence to turn, twist and bend as required to operate equipment.
• Properly licensed to operate a vehicle.
• Must pass a background check and obtain required fingerprinting
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be team oriented.

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Ability to operate all turf and lawn equipment in a safe and appropriate manner as well as make proper adjustments when needed.

2. Ability to adjust settings on irrigation control panels to coincide with field use and changing climate. Make adjustments to sprinkler heads, discover leaks, and assist with repairs.

3. Trim shrubs and trees in a timely manner to promote growth and improve appearance.

4. Provide timely chemical applications such as fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides to promote growth and control weeds in turf and mulched areas.

5. Care for seed, sod, plants, shrubs and trees to ensure new growth.

6. Keep grounds free of trash, empty barrels, and remove items from grounds that can cause damage to district property.

7. Be respectful and courteous to parents, students and staff.

8. Assist other areas when needed.

9. Takes appropriate precautions in extreme weather conditions to ensure personal safety such as wearing appropriate clothing and taking appropriate water breaks.

Experience: 1 Year Experience Preferred

Salary: Local Salary Scale

Deadline: Until Filled

Application Procedures:

District Employees: www.woodvilleeagles.org - choose "Employment" under the dropdown menu, complete the internal tab (top right hand corner)

Outside Employees: www.woodvilleeagles.org - choose "Employment" under the dropdown menu, complete the online application for this posting

*In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the district Title IX Coordinator. The district Title IX Coordinator is: Jason Hicks, Director of Staff Support Services 301 Pine Street Woodville, Texas 7597... ... Information on the district's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a formal complaint of sex discrimination or sexual harassment, is available here . WOODVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER