871 DISTRICT GROUNDS FOREMAN

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High school diploma or GED

  2. Three (3) years successful experience in gardening and ground maintenance work

  3. Must maintain current Texas Driver License; maintain appropriate driving record for insurance purposes

  4. Demonstrates aptitude for  successfully performing tasks assigned to him

  5. Demonstrates ability to work with and get along with people, assign work, inspect work, and write reports

  6. Good manual dexterity, ability to lift fifty (50) pounds

  7. Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

  8. Willingness to work occasional overtime

REPORTS TO:        DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

JOB GOALS:

To maintain the ground of all district schools in a condition of safety, neatness and aesthetic attractiveness, so that each student may be provided with an outdoor environment both pleasing to look at and good to play in.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Noncontractual (At-will); Manual/Trades Paygrade: 6; Estimated 232 days; estimated 8 hours dailyWage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1.       

Coordinates and participates in the grounds maintenance work of the district’s schools and related facilities.

2.       

Assigns duties to Grounds Crews and inspects progress and completion of work.

3.       

Confers with principals and other parties in making plans for maintenance at their schools.

4.       

Implements watering schedules and determines need for and use of  fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides.

5.       

Purchase supplies and equipment as needed.

6.       

Selects grass, seed, and shrubs appropriate for the district’s needs.

7.       

Trains subordinates to perform their duties as required.

8.       

Instructs subordinates on proper and safe use of equipment, e.g. mowers, edgers, tractors, etc.

9.       

Gives warnings as necessary, both verbal and written, for infractions.

10.    

Complies with directions and instructions from supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned.

11.    

Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates team work in daily activities.

12.    

Is prompt, timely, and thorough in completing assignments and attending to details accurately and efficiently.

13.    

Meets attendance standards and complies with notification procedures for absences.

14.    

Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business.

15.    

Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business.

16.    

Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

17.    

Follows the daily work schedule and makes good use of time.

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

Ability to use all manual and motorized lawn equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:  Reading; ability to understand basic arithmetic; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress. 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Must possess good physical dexterity and have the ability to perform manual tasks and body movement including climbing, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, walking, standing, and carrying. Works outside and inside; exposure to hot and cold temperatures; exposure to dust, toxic chemicals and materials; slippery or uneven walking surfaces. 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Revised 10/99