Grounds III

- Position Type:
Facility Services- Para/Manual/Grounds Worker - Date Posted:
10/6/2026 - Location:
Facility Services Center - Closing Date:
Until Filled - Responsible for direct supervision of and technical assistance to the Grounds Maintenance workers. Assist Grounds Lead in supervising personnel and coordinating maintenance and special projects
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Driving record that is insurable with Plano ISD's insurance carrier
- Working knowledge of landscape maintenance and installation
- Ability to operate power equipment, tractors, heavy equipment
- Ability to communicate well and interact with all people in a courteous manner
- Four years of experience, commercial kitchens and sensitive or reduced impact pest management programs preferred but not required
- Five years of experience in irrigation maintenance
- Complete work orders and maintain a work order system to handle work orders and establish a record for reference, which shows a history of labor, and materials for work orders originated by the schools as well as by the grounds department
- Analyze each job assignment and request materials and labor as needed
- Inspect the grounds and facilities and initiate the needed repair
- Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment used for grounds operations
- Drive Plano ISD vehicle to inspect work sites, transport materials, and perform required labor
- Perform and supervise required duties for installing and maintaining landscaping on campuses
- Operate and maintain equipment used for grounds operations
- Pick up trash and debris from grassy areas and fields prior to moving
- Attend special training programs
- Follow safety rules as well as assume the responsibilities that others follow these rules
- Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
- Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
- Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor
- Supervision of Grounds personnel
- Uses hand tools, power tools, power equipment, tractors; operates Plano ISD vehicles
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
- Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching above shoulder, pushing, climbing, kneeling and walking; manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion, work outside under conditions of inclement weather, exposure to sun, excessive noise, intermittent fumes, smoke, gases, grease and oils; work around machinery with moving parts, work around moving objects or vehicles. occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
| Grounds III | JobID: 1132 |
Pay Grade: 47B (Min $22.38 per hr)
Work Days: 261
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