31890 Grounds Landscape Mowing Crew

Job Title : Grounds / Landscape Mowing Crew Exemption Status / Test : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Grounds Supervisor / Grounds Foreman Date Revised : September 30, 2015

Dept. / School : Maintenance

Pay Grade : MT02 Min : $16.50 Mid : $19.62 hourly rates

Primary Purpose :

The ability to be able to assist crew leader and other members on crew to get schools / other support locations up to GISD acceptable conditions.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with good driving record

Experience :

In lawn care and landscape maintenance and installation

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Ability work with a 3-4 man crew on a daily basis to get assigned jobs completed
• Ability to pull gooseneck trailer / large trailers in a safe manner.
• See that schools and support locations are mowed on time, once a week, and are in a presentable manner with quality care.
• Ability to occasionally work with principals / contractors.
• Ability to follow instructions / directions.
• Ability to operate all types of grounds equipment (ex : hand-held equipment, zero-turn mowers, skid loaders, backhoes).
• Ability to properly install landscape materials and supplies.
• Ability to complete all work orders / job assignments in a timely manner and additional assignments.
• Ability to work I various types of weather.
• Ability to do work assigned / flexible on job duties.
• Responsible for truck and all equipment assigned.
• Keep truck / equipment clean of debris daily.
• Equipment upkeep daily (ex : grease unit, check fluid levels).
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of entire rig (ex : truck, trailer, tractor, mowing deck).
• Visually inspect tractor for oil and water leaks, proper tire inflation, and overall condition and report any deficiencies to management.
• Ability to load and unload tractor safely.
• Ability to handle stress / heat.
• Ability to show leadership.
• Ability to pick up trash and debris (ex : paper, rocks, wood).
• Ability to get all supplies together for daily tasks / assignments.
• Ability to assist mow crews with mowing and other assigned tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools / Equipment Used : Must be skilled in a variety of lawn tools

Posture : Occasional bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Ability to climb on and off equipment

Lifting : Frequently lift 10 to 80 pounds

Environment : Ability to perform in various weather conditions

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress

Inquiries to : Tom O'Leary, Senior Manager Grounds

972.880.1437