Groundskeeper - General Maintenance

Groundskeeper - General Maintenance

Job Posting ID: 35Location(s): MaintenanceEmployment Type: Full TimeJob Type: HourlyPosted Date: 07/15/2025Deadline: Until FilledPay: $32,218.00 - $45,270.00Hours per Day: 8:00:00

Summary

This position is for Groundskeeper-General Maintenance.

Groundskeeper-General Maintenance

Primary Purpose:

Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout the district. Perform maintenance of grounds.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas driver's license
• High school diploma/GED preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written)
• Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment
• Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools
• Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures
• Ability to work independently

Experience:

• One-year experience in general building maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

• Assist skills workers with repair and maintenance of district facilities, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting, repairing, and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
• Inspect building exterior and interior, playground equipment, and grounds; perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• Detect and report needed major repairs on building structures and their systems, including lockers, furniture, and equipment.
• Complete repairs as requested on work orders or by maintenance director.
• Assist with mowing and detailing of district grounds.
• Ability to pour and finish concrete.
• Ability to assist with welding projects.
• Assist with carpentry projects.
• Assist with relocation of furnishings, such as desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc.
• Move, install, assemble, and repair all school furniture and playground equipment as needed.
• Hang pictures, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other items as required.
• Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
• Install ceiling and flooring materials.

Driving

• Operate light truck to transport furniture and equipment throughout district.
• Ability to operate front-end loader.

Safety

• Operate equipment and use tools following established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used:

Power tools (drill, saw, etc.) hand tools, welder (gas and electric air), concrete mixer, mower, weed trimmer, blower, edger, and garden tools.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:

Continual walking and standing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying; climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and odors. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Work around moving objects or vehicles.