Grounds/Maintenance Technician

"Job Title: Grounds/Custodial Technician Exemption Status/Test:

Nonexempt Reports to: Director of Operations Dept./School: Maintenance Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Maintain athletic fields. Perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, and sanitary systems throughout district.

May assume the lead role for event set-up, department moves and special projects, may purchase supplies and parts applicable to their tasks, and may assist skilled maintenance workers as needed. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver's license Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions Ability to communicate effectively Ability to operate hand and power tools Knowledge of basic construction and routine maintenance and repair procedures Ability to work independently Experience: 3-5 Years prior experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Grounds and Landscaping 1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields. 2.

Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds. 3. Plant shrubs and vegetation. 4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games. 5.

Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities. Safety 6. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.

Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. 7. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. 8. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition. 9.

Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed. 10. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Operate equipment and use tools according to established safety procedures. 11.

Maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required. 12.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Custodial, Maintenance and Repair 13.

Performs routine custodial work such as: vacuuming, shampooing and spot cleaning carpets, removing trash in accordance with established procedures, cleaning, disinfecting and stocking paper and supplies in restrooms, locker rooms, child care center, health occupations facilities and other facilities as required. 14. Schedules, coordinates, directs and performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities, including athletic fields. 15. Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial assistance. 16.

Prepares sites for special District events for the rest of the custodial crew to place furniture and equipment, sets up and takes down furniture and equipment for a wide variety of District or community events. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; measuring tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion:

Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, toxic chemicals and materials; vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress This describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.