Head Groundskeeper - Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Clear and valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record as determined by the Texas School Bus Driver’s requirements.
2. Minimum of 1-year experience in CFISD Grounds Department or related employment.
3. Ability to operate all lawn equipment safely and correctly.
4. Knowledge of painting and lining athletic fields.
5. Ability to manage other employees.
6. Ability to read and understand written instructions.
7. Ability to communicate (verbally) effectively.
8. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
9. Ability to speak, read, and understand English.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:                      

260 days 

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$14.10/HS4

Salary (based on verifiable job-related experience) as set by the Board of Trustees 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for all duties of the Groundskeeper.
2. Responsible for the lawn maintenance and upkeep of assigned High School or Middle School campus. (Ex: mowing, edging, blowing, tree & shrub trimming, leaf raking, and mulching)
3. Daily ground check of campus for trash or other debris.
4. Weekly maintenance on all lawn equipment. (Ex: grease, oil check, check mowing blades, belts, tires, etc…)
5. Turn in work orders for equipment repair or work needed at the campus.
6. Schedule the day for other workers if located at a High School.  
7. Keep Foreman and Supervisor advised of campus and athletic field conditions.
8. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.  Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles.  Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises.  Frequent district-wide travel.

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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