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Operations: Lawn Technician

Hempstead Independent School

  • Hempstead, TX
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and light repairs on mowers, tractors, weed eaters, and hand tools.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHempstead, TX

    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.

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