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