Groundskeeper

Maricopa Community College district; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community college district as a Groundskeeper, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty of our campuses. In this full-time position, you will perform essential grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and operating heavy equipment. With a focus on community and education, this role offers a chance to contribute to a vibrant learning environment. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of students and staff alike. If you are passionate about outdoor work and have a knack for gardening, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

20 Paid Observed Holidays

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Funding

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance for large properties.
• Knowledge of gardening and irrigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and gardening duties.
• Operate various grounds equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Irrigation Systems

Heavy Equipment Operation

Gardening and Planting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Edgers

Spreaders

Job description

Groundskeeper

Job ID: 321243
Location: Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$18.82 - $20.95/hourly, DOE

Grade

106

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5 am - 1:30 pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:30 am-1 pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

* Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

* Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

* 20 Paid Observed Holidays

* Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

* Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

* Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

* Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

* Annual Professional Development Funding

* Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

* District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

* Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

* Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

* Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings

* Pre-Retirement Planning Events

* Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Performs a full range of grounds maintenance and gardening duties; assists in various related construction and landscaping projects; and prepares other special venues according to the user's request or published specifications.

Essential Functions

30% - Mows lawns, trims, prunes trees, fertilizes, maintains irrigation systems, waters, sweeps walkways and building entry ways

25% - Performs herbicide and pesticide applications, digs trenches, cultivates, plants and transplants, spreads mulch, rakes leaves/debris

20% - Operate various grounds equipment, such as tractors, mowers, edger's, trimmers, spreaders, aerators, top dressers, etc.

25% - Moves equipment and outdoor fixtures; operates parking lot sweepers and dump truck; empties trash receptacles; ensures safe working conditions and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Desired Qualifications

A. Experience working grounds maintenance in a large property (20 acres or more) .

B. Experience working on gardening beds and/or planting trees

C. Experience with procedures related to irrigation systems

D. Experience overseeding and fertilizing turf

E. Experience using heavy equipmentsuch as tractors and mowers

Special Working Conditions

• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements
• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require numerous evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review will be on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.



To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321243&PostingSeq=1

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