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Wichita Falls Independent School District

Groundskeeper- Fulltime (3082)

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Job Details

TitleGroundskeeper- Fulltime
Posting ID3082
Description

Job Title:                     Groundskeeper

Reports to:                  Director of Maintenance

Dept./School:              Maintenance

Wage/Hour Status:       Non-exempt

Pay Grade/Days:          Auxiliary 4/239 days

Date Revised:              6/4//2024

 

 

Primary Purpose:

Maintains and cares for athletic fields, athletic facilities, and school grounds.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent is desired

Valid Texas driver’s license

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Possess a good mechanical aptitude.

Possess a good working knowledge of the care and operation of landscaping tools/equipment.

Communicates effectively both orally and written.

Must have an excellent driving record.

Ability to operate field marking and grooming equipment

 

Experience:

This is an entry level position.   Grounds keeping experience is desired.

 

 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

  1. Maintain, clean and care for athletic fields, athletic facilities and school grounds.
  2. Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments to tools/equipment as directed.
  3. Mark athletic fields/courses as directed.
  4. Collect and dispose of litter and refuse.
  5. Work with building maintenance and/or perform indoor cleaning/maintenance as directed.
  6. Perform minor repairs to athletic facilities.
  7. Operate sprinkling equipment.  Maintain watering schedule.
  8. Work mornings following athletic events (involves weekend work).
  9. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director.
  10. Regular Attendance

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

 

 

Equipment Used:

Basic hand tools and outdoor power equipment. ATV utility vehicles, mowers, gas-powered weed trimmer, blowers, edger, sprayers, striping machine, posthole digger (manual and gas powered) aerators and linght trucks.

 

 

Working Conditions:

 

Mental Demands

Reading (ability to understand verbal instructions, maintain emotional control under stress and demanding situations.

 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing; frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; work outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; work weekends/irregular hours as directed; able to be call-out for emergencies; subjected to work with various industrial hazards (mechanical, chemical); work on ladders, or work on platform at various heights.

 

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The foregoing statements describe 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.

 

Equal Oportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

 

The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1012

 

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources 940-235-1012.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$14.72 - $20.66 / Per Hour
LocationMaintenance

Applications Accepted

Start Date06/04/2024

Job Contact

NameChris FainTitleDirector Maintenance
Emailcfain@wfisd.netPhone