POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Grounds Foreman
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
G (Skilled Trades)
JOB SUMMARY: Coordinate the scheduling, repair, maintenance and/or pesticide application for the
District’s grounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
1.
Supervise the on-going activities of a ground crew to include scheduling and
arranging work assignments; coordinating ad-hoc services for special events.
Inspect and evaluate the crew’s landscaping work and maintain appropriate
records.
2.
Inspect for ground infestations; apply appropriate pesticides and/or other
hazardous materials, as needed; ensure compliance with local and/or state laws.
30%
3.
Instruct assigned staff in safety and efficient utilization of tools, hazardous
material and machinery; ensure equipment is properly maintained; may perform
general preventive equipment maintenance as needed.
15%
4.
Responsible for the inspection of Backflow Preventers and perform minor routine
repairs as needed.
15%
5.
Estimate and maintain needed materials and supplies; prepare proper purchase
requisitions; provide information on equipment/chemical needs.
5%
6.
Compile data; update and provide project reports; provide budget input.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Managing Director, Physical Plant
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of grounds crews.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Completion of high school or equivalent and completion of trade school or
specialized training.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years related experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Valid Texas driver’s license and eligible for insurability.
Revised: 7/9/04 & 6/1/11
Effective: 7/1/02
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities: Computer skills, ability to operate a tractor, dump truck and/or backhoe.
2.
Equipment Used: Company vehicle, backflow prevention assembly tester, sockets/wrenches
and spray tank.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee
must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and
extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving
mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals;
outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 7/9/04 & 6/1/11
Effective: 7/1/02
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POSITION TITLE:
Grounds Foreman
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
X
None
None
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 7/9/04 & 6/1/11
Effective: 7/1/02
Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
Over 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 7/9/04 & 6/1/11
Effective: 7/1/02
Date
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