Groundskeeper

San Carlos Unified School District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SAN CARLOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 20 in Arizona seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, assist with landscaping, and operate equipment. This is a 12-month position with duties across district facilities, ensuring safe, clean, and attractive grounds for students and staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and willingness to pass a background check. Prior groundskeeping experience is desirable for consideration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Background check required to obtain clearance.
• Groundskeeping experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds and landscaping for safety and aesthetics.
• Operate power hand tools and equipment as needed.
• Support overall safety and cleanliness of facilities and grounds.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Safety-conscious

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe operation

Front-end loader operation

Tools and equipment handling

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Grounds Worker
  
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  

SAN CARLOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 20

P.O. Box 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550

www.s cbraves.net *[phone]

Mission

We exist to educate and empower students to become culturally responsive, global Nn'ee

Vision

We will become an effective student focused learning community graduating culturally confident citizens.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 27-849

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, and age or national origin in prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons (San Carlos Unified School District Governing Board Policy No. GBA). San Carlos Schools does recognize Native American Preference in Employment.

POSITION

Groundskeeper

OPEN

Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of tools and equipment used to perform assigned tasks.
• Prior experience in grounds keeping, lawn maintenance and landscaping is desirable.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Experience or knowledge with small engine repairs helpful.
• Demonstrates competence in operating backhoe and/or front end loader
• Demonstrates aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.
• Must pass background check to obtain a Arizona Department of Public Safety's Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Such alternatives as the governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOALS

To provide students with a safe, attractive, and clean campus in which to learn, play and develop.

EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Uses office equipment such as telephone, computers, fax machine and copier. Operates a standard or automatic transmission motor vehicle. Operates power driven machinery. Uses the full range of power and hand tools associated with the construction and maintenance trades.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outdoor and indoor environment. Exposure to noise. Contact with employees, students, and the public. Exposure to hazardous, noxious substances and fumes. Exposure to low, medium, and high voltage electrical current.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve (12) Month

SALARY

Placed on appropriate Salary Schedule according to experience and education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Contact: [phone], Ext. 1411