Job Posting

Today's Date:	05/22/2012
Vacancy No:	120123-01
Category:	0160 - Substitutes - Non Instructional
Job Title:	605 - Sub Grounds
Campus:	601 - GROUNDS
Open Date:	01/23/2012
Closing Date:	UNTIL FILLED
Number of Openings:	1
Employment Type:	SUBSTITUTE
Experience Level:	SEE REQUIREMENTS SECTION OF POSTED JOB
Education/Related Experience:
Pay Range:	$7.75 Hrly
Calendar Days:
Requirements:	Sub Grounds To mow, trim, and provide detailed maintenance to all landscaped areas on district grounds. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification:  Texas Driver’s License-insurable by the district’s carrier High School Diploma or GED (preferred)     Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to operate most types of small commercial grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. motorized trimming equipment, mowers)  Ability to perform detail maintenance in landscape bed areas   Minimum Experience:  One year of groundskeeping or related experience is preferred
Description:	JOB TITLE:     Sub Grounds                      HOURLY:       $7.75 Minimum Hrly                                      REPORTS TO:            Director of Grounds                                                             DEPT/SCHOOL:         Grounds Department    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  1.       Mowing and trimming grass on all district grounds.  2.       Edging sidewalks, curbs and drives. 3.              Maintain appropriate level of cleanliness on sites (i.e. litter pick-up, other debris               clean-up limbs, etc., cleaning sidewalks). 4.       Planting and maintaining trees, seasonal flowers, shrubs on all district grounds and           landscaped areas. 5.       Assist other workers or crews as assigned.  6.       Perform preventative maintenance and light repairs on all grounds equipment used.   7.       Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Crew Leader.   EQUIPMENT USED:  Line trimmers, leaf blowers, walk-behind mowers, priming equipment, chain saws, power edgers, small riding mowers (60” or less), various other hand tools, pick up trucks, ladders   WORKING CONDITIONS:  Mental Demands: Ability to communicate. Ability to get along with others and work together as a team. Ability to exhibit a friendly, courteous attitude toward customers.         Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Heavy lifting; constant standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and walking.  Exposure to seasonal weather changes, temperature extremes (hot/cold), unleveled surfaces, heavy machinery with moving parts and hydraulics, exposure to noisy, loud equipment, and exposure to dangerous chemicals or materials, and engine exhausts.  Regular attendance. ----------- The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. GPISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Galena Park Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices.
Application Procedure:	In and Out of District Applicants must apply online by creating an account on the GPISD Applicant Portal at: - http://www.galenaparkisd.com/appportal.php
Contact Person:	LINDA K ARRINGTON, Secretary, Grounds Galena Park Independent School District GROUNDS 13705 Force Street Houston, TX 77015 Phone: 832.386.2065 Fax: 713.450.9103 E-mail: larrington@galenaparkisd.com

GPISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Galena Park Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices.