Grounds Keeper (San Tan Foothills H.S.)

Florence Unified School District No. 1; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florence Unified School District No. 1 is seeking a Groundskeeper at San Tan Foothills High School to maintain cleanliness and order throughout school facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, fixtures, and rooms, and assisting with event setups.

The role requires ability to read, follow orders, and work independently or with the Grounds Crew. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration with staff for a clean learning environment.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes and speaks English fluently.
• Follows oral or written work orders from supervisor.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with staff and students.
• Works outdoors in various weather conditions and environments.

Responsibilities

• Keeps premises of school buildings clean and orderly.
• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, floors, windows, and surfaces.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies and replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up tables and chairs for events and notifies supervisor of repairs.

Skills

Reading/writing English

Ability to follow orders

Cooperative teamwork

Adaptability to weather

Job description

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Keeper

Date Posted: 9/21/2026

Location: San Tan Foothills High School

Date Available: When Filled

Closing Date: When Filled

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Grounds Crew Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resources

Approved By: Governing Board

Approved Date: 5/26

Summary. Keeps premises of school buildings, in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies. Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Polishes metalwork. Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Washes windows, door panels, and sills. Empties wastebaskets, and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies. Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up tables and chairs in auditorium or hall. Notifies supervisor of any repair needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with Disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains confidentiality of parent, student, and staff members.
• Maintains courteous relationships with parents, students and staff members.
• Displays ability to work independently.
• Follows policies and procedures and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.