2026-27 High School Groundskeeper - Horizon HS

Young World Physical Education; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,547 - 24,992; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeks a dedicated High School Groundskeeper to maintain beautiful and safe grounds for educational activities. The role requires operating various grounds-keeping tools and performing essential maintenance to ensure safety. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, and have basic understanding of safety practices. This position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay, contributing significantly to the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience desired.
• Ability to operate job-related equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide grounds maintenance services at assigned high school.
• Maintain job-related grounds-keeping equipment.
• Cleans landscaped areas to prevent hazards.

Skills

Operating equipment used in grounds maintenance

Adherence to safety practices

Problem-solving

Flexibility to work with others

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Weed whips

Hand and power tools

Job description

2026-27 High School Groundskeeper - Horizon HS

Paradise Valley USD 69 Horizon HS - Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Details

Job ID: 5619600

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 31, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

High School Groundskeeper

Location: Horizon High School

Duration: 12 months, 8 hours/day

Grade: 13, $15.44/hour

Type: Non-Interim Position

Start Date: 7/1/2026

Purpose Statement

The job of High School Groundskeeper is to provide support to the educational process by performing grounds maintenance services at an assigned High School; ensuring attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing special maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events, and recreational activities.

This job reports to Site Administrator and/or Lead Ground Coordinator.

Essential Functions

• Attends unit meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc., to gather information required for job functions.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g., storm drains, fields, litter) to prevent flooding and remove hazards.
• Consults with athletic and administrative personnel to plan, prioritize, and schedule grounds maintenance activities.
• Maintains job‑related grounds‑keeping equipment (e.g., mowers, loaders, trucks, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaws) to ensure equipment availability in a safe operating condition.
• Operates grounds‑keeping equipment (e.g., mowers, loaders, trucks, field‑marking equipment, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaws) to provide services efficiently and timely.
• Plants and/or spreads landscaping materials (e.g., plants, grass, bushes, trees, rocks, bark) to keep grounds attractive and protect against erosion.
• Prepares and maintains grounds and athletic fields (e.g., fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping) to provide adequate, attractive, and safe areas for assemblies, recreation, and athletic events.
• Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g., valves, wiring, timers, switches) to ensure equipment is properly working.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel to complete assignments promptly.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms) by taking appropriate action or notifying proper personnel.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies to ensure materials are available at the job site.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills: Operating equipment used in grounds maintenance (tractors, weed whips, mowers, hand and power tools) and adherence to safety practices.

Knowledge: Algebra and/or geometry; understanding of written procedures; writing routine documents; speaking clearly; comprehension of complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions; methods for preparing and maintaining plants, shrubs, lawns; safety practices and procedures.

Abilities: Scheduling activities/meetings; collating data; operating job‑related equipment; flexibility to work with others; problem‑solving to identify issues and select action plans; adherence to safety practices; meeting deadlines; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining a good rapport with students, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

Work under limited supervision, follow standard practices and methods, provide information and/or advise others, and have continual opportunities to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The job requires significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Approximately 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and with some risk of injury or illness.

Experience: Job‑related experience desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

No equivalency specified.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

Online Driver Training Certification, Driver’s License, and Evidence of Insurability.

Continuing Education/Training

Not specified.

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance. Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Other

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

Position Type

8.0 hrs/day

Job Categories

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 15002 N 32nd Street
• Phoenix, Arizona 85032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non‑Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.