Grounds Department

Supervisor: Tim Medley

Foreman: Jake De La Cruz 

806-326-1552

Joaquin.delacruz@amaisd.org

Hours: 7:00 – 3:30  M-F

Secretary: Pam White

Mission Statement

Provide a safe and clean environment for students and faculty on campus or at UIL competitions. We take pride in having clean grounds and sporting event facilities.

The Department

IPM Coordinator: Tony Smeaton
806-326-1553
tony.smeaton@amaisd.org

• Supervision/coordination of the overall procedures/activities of the pest control department
• Establish strict guidelines for pesticide and herbicide applications mandated by state laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate records for pesticide applications, employee training, project status, labor and material cost
• Establishes and makes adjustments to pest control schedules, including emergencies
• Recommends improvements on production methods, integrated pest management practices, and equipment performance
• Identifies and makes recommendations for sanitation, pest eradication, and exclusion
• Demonstrates effective communications with subordinates and work-related problems

Athletic Crew Leader: Jason Bush
806-326-1548
jason.bush@amaisd.org

• Athletic Crew Leader
  • Provide cultural care to turf, trees and shrubs
  • Supervision of stadium activities, preparation of athletic events, and coordinating of required grounds event staff
  • Organize, direct and coordination of athletic field maintenance, renovations, and event setups
  • Monitor watering schedules of athletic fields
  • Establish and maintain open communication with school coaching staff
  • Coordinate with the Athletic Department and coaches in scheduling various maintenance repairs
  • Assist in preparation and administering the department budget and monitor and control expenditures in accordance with established goals and policies
  • Supervises application of pesticides and fertilizers
  • Assist in determining cultivation and field renovation schedules
  • Perform record keeping and other documentation
  • Inspect the work performed by Assistant Athletic Crew Leader and Stadium Coordinator
  • Fills in during absence of Foreman
  • Assist Grounds Foreman in daily activities
• Assistant Athletic Crew Leader
  • Provide cultural care to turf, trees and shrubs
  • Assist in the supervision of the day-to-day activities, initiate and make recommendations and coordinate functions of the athletic crews
  • Perform manual labor in maintaining athletic fields, event preparations, and renovation
  • Coordinate with the Athletic Department and coaches in scheduling various maintenance repairs
  • Perform work orders, record keeping and other documentation
  • Activate and deactivate athletic field irrigation systems, according to season priorities or pre-established watering schedules
  • Gather and update historical data for each athletic field
  • Establish and maintain open communication with school coaching staff
  • Coordinate grounds stadium event staff of UIL competitions and events
• Athletic Operator
  • Perform scheduled maintenance of athletic fields to include, but limited to: mowing, fertilizing, pesticide applications, aerating, seeding and top dressing
  • Service tractor engines and hydraulic/mechanical parts and accessories
  • Performs all documentation for work orders
  • Transports necessary equipment to various job sites
• Field Groomer
  • Provide cultural care of athletic turf through routine scheduled mowing
  • Assist work crews as assigned with field maintenance
  • Routinely inspect the condition of the turf both before and after mowing to identify poor turf health
  • Maintains inventory for assigned equipment and supplies
  • Services mower engines and mower hydraulic/mechanical parts and accessories
  • Follow routine mowing and maintenance procedures for athletic fields to maintain a high standard of safety, playability, and cleanliness
• Field Keeper 
  • Provide cultural care of athletic turf
  • Perform necessary maintenance on equipment and tools
  • Perform work order record keeping and other documentation
  • Perform manual labor in field marking and setting up for athletic equipment for scheduled athletic competitions
  • Assist work crews with tasks
  • Maintain tools, equipment and supplies assigned
• Stadium Coordinator
  • Prepare and maintain the stadium and north field for all UIL competitive events
  • Keep stadium and nursery grounds neat and clean including but not limited to: sidewalks, bleachers, driveways, and parking lots by mowing, sweeping, washing and edging
  • Activate and deactivate stadium and nursery irrigation system according to seasonal priorities or pre-established watering schedules
  • Lead assigned ground staff in maintenance and preparation of athletic fields
  • Must be present to maintain stadium during events
  • Report all emergency situations, maintenance and safety concerns to appropriate personnel
  • Maintain good public relations and communication with co-workers, principals, coaches and department heads
  • Maintain accountability of tools, equipment and supplies assigned to stadium and nursery
• Stadium Assistant
  • Keep stadium and nursery grounds neat and clean including but not limited to: sidewalks, bleachers, driveways, and parking lots, by mowing, sweeping, washing and edging
  • Must be present to maintain stadium during events
  • Report all emergency situations, maintenance and safety concerns to appropriate personnel
  • Prepare and maintain stadium and north nursery field for UIL competitive events
  • Provide cultural care of turf, trees and shrubs
  • Perform necessary maintenance on equipment and tools

Grounds Crew Leader: Josh Lopez
806-326-1559
joshua.lopez@amaisd.org

• Grounds Crew Leader
  • On-site supervision of grounds crews involved with mowing lawns, seed and sod lawns, care of bed and plants, and application of fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides
  • Perform manual labor in maintaining lawns, landscape beds and cleaning of hard scapes
  • Provide truck and equipment, coordinate supplies, and make recommendations for needed supplies and equipment
  • Assist in determining cultivation and lawn mowing schedules
  • Perform record keeping associated with work orders
  • Reports maintenance problems that are observed which may or may not be covered by the craft
  • Assist Grounds Foreman in daily activities
• Campus Grounds Custodian
  • Keep assigned campus grounds neat and clean, including but not limited to: lawn, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and play areas
  • Aid in maintaining proper watering schedule on all campuses
  • Responsible for condition of equipment
• Grounds Crew Captain
  • Supervise assigned crews to perform manual labor in routine cleaning, mowing and watering of campuses
  • Provide truck and equipment security
  • Perform daily inspection and cleaning of assigned equipment
  • Perform accurate record keeping associated with work orders
  • Identify and report major grounds maintenance issues to the Grounds Crew Leader
• Grounds Crew Senior
  • Provide assistance to Mow Crew Captain with cultural care of turf, trees and shrubs
  • Repair and maintain exterior grounds on all AISD property
  • Inspect equipment
  • Clean all equipment after use
  • Keep vehicles in order
  • Document work performed
• Grounds Keeper
  • Perform daily inspection and cleaning of assigned equipment
  • Perform manual labor in routine cleaning, mowing and trash pick up
  • Report maintenance of tools and equipment and make recommendations of needed supplies to Crew Captain
  • Assist in the security of assigned supplies and equipment
• Seasonal Grounds Keeper
  • Perform daily inspection and cleaning of assigned equipment
  • Perform manual labor in routine cleaning, mowing and trash pick up
  • Report maintenance of tools and equipment and make recommendations of needed supplies to Crew Captain
  • Assist in the security of assigned supplies and equipment
• Senior Grounds Keeper
  • Perform daily inspection and cleaning of assigned equipment
  • Perform manual labor in routine cleaning, mowing and trash pick up
  • Report maintenance of tools and equipment and make recommendations of needed supplies to Crew Captain
  • Assist in the security of assigned supplies and equipment

Project Crew Leader: Jake De La Cruz
806-326-1559
joaquin.delacruz@amaisd.org

• Project Crew Leader
  • On-site supervision of labor crews
  • Perform manual labor in maintaining trees, playground equipment, fences, signs, walks, drives, parking lots, irrigation and welding
  • Ensure proper work order record keeping and other documentation
  • Provide truck and equipment security and assign
  • Maintain tools and equipment
  • Oversee grounds labor in emergency repairs for other maintenance departments
  • Assist Grounds Foreman in daily activities
• Arborist
  • Maintaining trees/shrubs through cultural care and practices
  • Tree and shrub planting
  •  Culture care of nursery stock
  •  Assists in determining cultivation of pruning schedules
• Concrete Finisher
  • Determine grade level
  • Operate excavating equipment and concrete machinery
  • Estimate material amounts and types
  • Install bracing before construction
  • Finish with hand tool
  • Build and repair walls, floors, partitions and other masonry structures
• Equipment Operator
  • Perform emergency repairs for all maintenance divisions
  • Operate backhoes, ditching machines, tract loaders and rubber tire loaders
  • Transport necessary equipment to various job sites
  • Operate dump trucks and transport various material
  • Operate any equipment necessary to complete assigned job
• Fence/Sign Mechanic
  • Install and repair fences and traffic signs to specifications including welding, gate construction, concrete work, setting posts and installing new hardware
  • Estimate materials
  • Identify and resolve various maintenance repair problems related to fence craft
  • Operate and maintain hand/power tools and equipment required in the craft
• Lead Sprinkler Mechanic
  • Organize, coordinate and direct activities related to the maintenance, repair and installation of irrigation systems
  • Coordinate with Principals, Department Foreman, Supervisors and Coaches in scheduling of various irrigation projects
  • Perform manual labor in maintenance, repairing and installation of district’s irrigation systems
• Playground Mechanic
  • Repair and install playground equipment to specifications including welding, setting posts, concrete work and installing hardware
  • Estimate materials
  • Identify and resolve various maintenance repair problems to playground equipment
  • Operate and maintain hand/power tools and equipment required in the craft
• Sprinkler Mechanic
  • Lay out and install new or renovated irrigation systems
  • Perform irrigation services and repairs
  • Estimate material amounts and types
  • Maintain accurate records for proper completion of work orders
  • Read blueprints and drawings for installation of irrigation systems
• Welder
  • Read blueprints and drawings for fabrications of various structures
  • Identify materials for work orders and mark using soapstones
  • Weld porches, railings, steps and security screens using appropriate welding techniques for metal and angle iron
  • Make necessary repairs and installation for wheelchair ramps, stairwells, and rails using arc-welding techniques for cold steel or hardened steel metal
  • Build water drainage bridgework for concrete walks
  • Work with various metal properties to fabricate associated repairs for athletic equipment, doors, hasp locks, tractor equipment and automotive parts.