Groundskeeper

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain and enhance the beauty of their athletic fields and grounds. This role involves a variety of tasks, including mowing, trimming, and landscaping, ensuring the outdoor areas are safe and well-kept. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of groundskeeping principles and be skilled in using various tools and equipment. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a visible difference in the community's educational environment. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for landscaping, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant grounds keeping or landscaping experience required.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Mows and trims grass areas and athletic fields.
• Cleans up landscape debris and maintains parking lots.
• Maintains grounds equipment and irrigation tools.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Equipment Maintenance

Basic Principles of Grounds Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Irrigation Equipment

Job description

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Groundskeeper JobID: 22232

• Position Type:
  
  

District Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker

• Date Posted: 5/1/2025
• Location: Centralized Maintenance - Glendale, AZ
• Closing Date: 5/30/2025
  
  

Additional Information

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Department: Maintenance

Supervisor: District Maintenance Grounds Supervisor

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary Classification: Grade 13

Job Summary: Performs a variety of grounds keeping and landscape maintenance functions for the athletic fields and grounds of the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD).

Essential Functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Generally Include The Following

• Trims and shapes, trees, shrubs and bushes
• Mows and trims all grass areas and athletic fields
• Maintains landscaping, grounds, all rock and gravel areas
• Cleans up landscape debris, remove weeds and maintains parking lots
• Maintain grounds equipment and irrigation tools and equipment
• Till all playgrounds, fertilize and aerate all sports fields and maintain fall zone materials
• Maintain debris free sidewalks and sports courts
• Performs other duties as assigned or required
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of grounds keeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of care and operation of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Skill in reading, interpreting and understanding relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in following written and verbal directions.
• Skill in operating a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Skill in performing custodial and maintenance functions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, AND one (1) year of relevant grounds keeping, landscaping, construction or irrigation installation and maintenance experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
• Must possess at time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications
• May be required to perform grounds and landscaping maintenance services and repairs while standing, stooping, bending, crawling and working overhead or in trenches.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, and infectious diseases.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment, tools, parts and materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to operate a variety of power and hand tools, equipment and machinery.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions
  
  

Attachment(s)

• Salary Schedule

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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