26-27 Head Grounds

Job Title: Head Grounds
Reports to: Coordinator of Maintenance
Dept./School: Maintenance
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt / 250 days
Date Revised: 9/1/2026

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

Primary Purpose:
Direct coordinate and monitor grounds services for all district facilities. Establishmowing schedules and procedures to maintain a high standard of safety cleanliness andefficiency of grounds operations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas drivers license

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate power-driven equipment

Experience:
3 years of groundskeeping
Pest control license preferred
Master Gardener preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping
1. Mow and detail all district grounds including athletic fields.
2. Develop scheduled maintenance plans to care for lawns trees shrubs and flowers bywatering pruning fertilizing mulching caring for beds and controlling weeds.
3. Plant shrubs and vegetation.
4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games including chalking the fields.
5. Collect and dispose of leaves dirt rubbish and refuse from district facilities.
6. Assist with the inspection repair and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety
7. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow establishedsafety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are notimmediately correctable to supervisor.
9. Help keep vehicles equipment and tools in safe operating condition.
10. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventivemaintenance as needed.

Other
11. 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 tractorgrader; 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 (75 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment:Work outside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hotand cold temperatures dust noise vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides andfertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may workalone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwidetravel
Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment becauseof race color religion sex national origin age disability military status or on any other basis prohibited by decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities. TheTitle IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.13885 Woodway Drive Woodway Texas 76712. Contact phone number is