Position Type:
Operations/Groundskeeper
Date Posted:
3/19/2026
Location:
Diboll ISD Operations Dept
Date Available:
04/15/2026
Closing Date:
05/01/2026
Primary Purpose:
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand and follow detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate hand and power-driven equipment
Experience:
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Grounds and Landscaping
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Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
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Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
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Inspect grounds and facilities of assigned area and initiate needed repairs, including the repair of fences and gates.
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Maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning, Install, test, adjust, and repair sprinkler systems as needed.
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Plant shrubs and vegetation.
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Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
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Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
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Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
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Assist with any maintenance work as needed.
Safety
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Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
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Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
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Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
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Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
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Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
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Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress