Job Description
Position Type GROUNDS/GROUNDS KEEPER Date Posted 10/16/2025 Location Lubbock-Cooper ISD Job Title: Groundskeeper Exemption Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Grounds Foreman, David Gillispie Department: Operations / Grounds 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 detailed written or oral instructions Ability to communicate effectively Ability to operate power-driven equipment Experience None Major Responsibilities and Duties Grounds and Landscaping Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields. Follow scheduled maintenance plans to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds. Plant shrubs and vegetation. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems. Safety Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable t