Grounds Technician

Payson Unified School District; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Payson Unified School District is seeking a Grounds Technician for its Facilities department in Payson, AZ. Immediate starting date; open until filled. The role focuses on maintaining athletic fields, safe campus grounds, and coordinating field setup for events.

Responsibilities include operating standard grounds equipment, scheduling maintenance, and ensuring safety standards per OSHA. Requires a high school diploma and a valid AZ driver’s license; IVP clearance is required within 45 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain IVP Fingerprint Clearance within 45 days of employment.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License required.
• 1 year of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complies with HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintains athletic fields and ensures safety for activities.
• Sets up and lines fields as needed.
• Develops yearly schedule of athletic field maintenance.
• Maintains concessions stands, bleachers, and related buildings.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

OSHA safety

Interpersonal skills

Work prioritization

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Arizona Driver’s License

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (within 45 days)

Job description

Grounds Technician

Payson Unified District Maintenance/Facilities - Payson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5965298

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: GROUNDS TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
• Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• One year of grounds maintenance experience is preferred.
• Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

JOB GOALS

The Grounds Technician performs grounds maintenance functions within the school district as directed by the Head Grounds Technician and/or the Director of Facilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, and school staff.
• Maintains athletic fields making them as safe as possible for athletic functions and school activities.
• Sets up and lines fields as needed.
• Develops a yearly schedule of athletic field maintenance.
• Maintains concessions stands, bleachers, and any associated buildings with the athletic fields.
• Safely operates large field mowers, heavy equipment and other related power equipment.
• Complies with all current Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) standards and requirements.
• Waters and maintains shrubs, and flower beds.
• Cuts weeds around buildings and sidewalks.
• Picks up paper and garbage on school grounds.
• Mows all grass on campus.
• Repairs sprinkler systems.
• Reports major damage and repairs to supervisor.Documents all materials used.
• Performs snow removal at supervisor’s discretion.
• Responsible for implementation of preventive maintenance plans as directed by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of:

• District policies, operations and organization.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
• Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
• Current Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) safety standards and requirements as they relate to District equipment and procedures.
• Athletic fields maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance.

Skill and Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with others.
• Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines.
• Safely use grounds maintenance material and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods.
• Requires the ability to walk long distances.
• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 75 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.
• May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances.
• May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus.
• May be required to work around foul odors, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current.

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Director of Facilities in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy for evaluation of classified personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

SALARY: Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board.

Column C 2026/2027 Classified Staff Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Christine DeCarlo Human Resources Specialist
• 902 W Main St
• Payson, Arizona 85547
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]