Grounds Keeper

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Grounds Keeper

Full-time, 12‑month position

Dallas County Schools (Dallas County R-1 Schools)

Starting wage: $16.44 to $17.22 per hour depending on experience.

6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Health Insurance — Employees have several paid options to choose from; family coverage available.
• Sick Leave/Vacation — 14 personal leave days per year; 1 week vacation the first year, with an additional day per year after 2 years up to 15 years.
• Paid Holidays — Several paid holidays each year.

Mowing, weed eating, snow removal/salting, moving services, assists Athletic Grounds Man in ballfield prep, trash removal, tree/shrub trimming, and occasionally fill in for absent team members. Occasional overtime/weekends may be required. Performs any and all additional duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Operations or the Lead Maintenance Technician.

• Self‑motivated; works with minimum supervision.
• Works well with a variety of personalities.
• Versatile; able to take on and complete a wide range of job assignments.
• Conscientious; goes the extra mile to see that the job is done right.
• Able to successfully manage time when faced with competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn when necessary.

• Ability to safely lift 75 pounds.
• Familiarity with a variety of manual and power grounds‑related equipment (chainsaws, weed eaters, tree trimmers, electric drills, etc.).
• Ability to operate pickups, tractors, zero‑turn mowers, forklifts, and other related heavy equipment.

The successful candidate must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, pass a background check, be board approved, and complete 90 days probation.

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For assistance, contact Haley Weaver, Chief Executive Administrative Asst./HR at 417‑345‑1402, Central Administration building.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Primary and Secondary Education