Landscape Gardener - Rockwall Independent School District (TX) : Job Details

Primary Purpose

Provide all district facilities with landscape services including maintaining existing landscape elements and creating new as directed. Coordinate work with Groundskeepers and Landscape Irrigators.

Conditions of Employment

* I understand that upon recommendation for employment, I must provide my official transcript(s) and service record (if applicable).

* I authorize any Rockwall ISD hiring agent to conduct a background investigation, reinvestigation or continuous evaluation to obtain any information relating to my activities from individuals, schools, employers, criminal justice agencies or other sources of information. This information may include, but not limited to, my academic achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history and criminal history record information.

* I understand that I may be required to submit to a fingerprint background check at my own expense before employment or at anytime during employment.

* I can provide legal verification of my legal right to work in the United States of America.

* I hereby authorize Rockwall ISD to verify any and all references provided by me and hold the District and any other 3rd party harmless for the information provided.

* I certify there are not misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers. All entries made by me are true, complete and correct. I understand if hired, I may be discharged if the information provided by me contains any misrepresentations, falsifications or if any material information has been omitted.

* I understand and agree that if employed, I may be required to submit to alcohol and/or drug testing at any time where there is reasonable suspicion or post accident (for drivers), or when it is suspected that I may have an impairment that interferes with my ability to perform essential job duties and/or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of myself or others. Such test(s) will be required at the discretion of Rockwall Independent School District and consistent with Board policy and applicable law. Refusal to take the required test may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

* I understand and agree that, if employed, the District may be required to provide information related to the criminal history of, or alleged misconduct by, an applicant for or holder of a certificate or permit issued by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) pursuant to Texas Education Code 21.006 and 19 TAC 249.14, and I consent to the release of my personal information to SBEC in order to comply with this requirement.

General Questions

* Have you ever worked for Rockwall ISD?

* Please indicate any languages (other than English) that you can fluently read or speak.

* Are you a Texas Retirement System (TRS) retiree?

* Please describe any experience you've had with grounds equipment, general building maintenance and/or mechanical, eletrical or sanitary systems.

* Do you have any experience working for a school district?

* How would you promote teamwork and customer service with the Maintenance staff and their customers?

* Have you been convicted of, or have you pled guilty or no contest to, a felony offense? Answering 'yes' to this question alone will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

* If you answered yes to question 7, please explain:

* Have you been convicted of, or have you pled guilty or no contest to, a misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude? For purposes of this question, moral turpitude is improper conduct including but not limited to the following: dishonesty; fraud; deceit; theft; misrepresentation; deliberate violence; base, vile, or depraved acts; drug or alcohol related offenses; or acts constituting abuse or neglect under the Texas Family Code, 261.001. Answering 'yes' to this question alone will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

* If you answered yes to question 9, please explain:

* Have you ever been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor?

* If you answered yes to question 11, please state all the relevant facts pertaining to the charge, adjudication, or conviction, including for a charge, whether the charge was determined to be true or false.

* Have you ever left a school district during the school year for any reasons other than medical?

* If you answered yes to question 13, please explain:

* Have you ever been asked to resign from a job?

* If you answered yes to question 15, please explain:

* Have you ever received a written reprimand?

* If you answered yes to question 17, please explain:

* Have you ever had your employment contract, non-extended, non-renewed or been terminated by a school system?

* If you answered yes to question 19, please explain:

* Have you ever been, or are you currently, under review by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Educator Investigations Division?

* If you answered yes to question 21, please explain the result of the investigation.

* Have you ever been placed on administrative leave with or without pay?

* If you answered yes to question 23, provide the relevant facts pertaining to the reason for the leave, duration of leave, findings of any investigation(s), and circumstances surrounding the end of the leave.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas driver's license

Special Skills/Knowledge:

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate power-driven equipment

Physically able to lift 50 pounds

Ability to carry grounds maintenance equipment for extended periods of time

Experience:

Previous landscaping and gardening experience preferred

Master Gardener Certification through Texas A&M Agrilife preferred

Benefits

As an full-time employee of Rockwall Independent School District:

* The District pays $361.00 towards health insurance premium for eligible employees through Teacher Retirement System (TRS).

* RISD pays the premium for a $20,000 term life insurance policy with Standard.

* The District offers a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan.

Other policies the District offers:

* Vision

* Dental

* Flexible Spending Plan/Child Care Reimbursement

* Heath Saving Account

* GAP

* Disability Income

* Term Life Insurance

* Permanent Life Insurance

* Cancer and Accident Supplemental Policies

* 403b and 457 Savings Plans

* Legal/Identity Theft Protection

* Long-Term Care

Attachments

Letter of Interest

Resume

Certification 1

Certification 2

Certification 3

Transcript 1

Transcript 2

Transcript 3

References

Reference Questionnaire: 0 of 6 external references required.