Grounds Worker- Extended Year (Multiple Vacancies)

Location: Warehouse Operations & MaintenDepartment: Ops Admin - Grounds Maint DArea:NorthContract Months:12Hourly Rate: $18JOB SUMMARYUnder direct supervision, cuts grass, repairs damaged lawns and prunes trees and shrubs. Lays out and tends flower beds or other decorative vegetation. Maintains driveways and parking lots. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks year round.• Operates machinery necessary to maintain the grounds.• Maintains the recycling center, and the garden shed, including storage of garden tools, equipments, insecticides and fertilizers.• May attend to all plants, fish and animals during school breaks and summer months.• May assist the beekeeper with the beehives, which is necessary for pollination of the gardens.• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUEDPerforms other job-related duties as assigned.EDUCATIONBasic Reading and WritingWORK EXPERIENCELess than 6 monthsSKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONGrounds maintenanceLEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENTWork and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.BUDGET AUTHORITYNo budget development activity is required.PROBLEM SOLVINGDecisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.IMPACT OF DECISIONSFollows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONSBasic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and co-workers in own department.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPSFollows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS• Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc.• Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.