Groundskeeper

Maricopa Community College district; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District in Glendale is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform a full range of grounds maintenance and gardening duties across campus facilities. The role includes lawn care, irrigation upkeep, and field setup for events, under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor.

Essential tasks include operating grounds equipment, maintaining athletic fields, and performing related landscaping projects, with seasonal scheduling and outdoor work conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak at a level suitable for job duties.
• Valid Arizona Class D driver's license required; meets driving standards.
• Prior grounds maintenance experience on large campuses preferred.
• Experience with irrigation systems and athletic field prep preferred (NJCAA related)

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns, trims trees, fertilizes, maintains irrigation systems, waters, and cleans walkways.
• Maintains athletic fields and sets up facilities for events and games.
• Digs trenches, cultivates, plants/transplants, spreads mulch, and manages leaves/debris.
• Operates grounds equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, trimmers, spreaders, and aerators.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading writing speaking English

Job description

Groundskeeper

Job ID: 323284

Location: Glendale Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $19.22 - $22.54/hourly, DOE

Grade: 106

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm
• Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 4 am - 12:30 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:

• 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 and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer 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

Under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor the Groundskeeper will performs a full range of grounds maintenance & gardening duties. This includes but not limited to assists in various related landscaping projects, maintains campus grounds, athletic fields and other special venues according to the user's request or published specifications.

Essential Functions

• 40% - Mows lawns, trims, prunes trees, fertilizes, maintains irrigation systems, waters, sweeps walkways and building entry ways
• 20% - Maintains athletic fields, sets up facilities for special events including layout and lining athletic fields
• 15% - Digs trenches, cultivates, plants and transplants, spreads mulch, rakes leaves/debris
• 15% - Operate various grounds equipment, such as tractors, mowers, edgers, trimmers, spreaders, aerators, top dressers, etc.
• 10% - Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of formal or informal education or experience which assures the ability to read, write, and speak at a level sufficient for the successful completion of the job duties as described.
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• A. Prior experience working grounds maintenance in a large property (20 acres or more) institution or higher education campus
• B. Prior experience assisting with irrigation or Sprinkler systems repairs
• C. Prior experience preparing athletic fields and other special event venues. This includes but is not limited to athletic field preparation/maintenance for college level competition according to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
• D. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

Special Working Conditions

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Work is primarily performed in outdoor environments
• Work may include moderate exposure to hazardous materials
• Work involves the frequent use of machinery, equipment, and tools commonly used in the maintenance of outdoor areas
• May require the use and climbing of ladders.
• Some work may be performed in an office setting and require the use of a computer
• May require standing or walking while performing duties, for the majority, if not all, of a work shift.
• May be exposed to loud noises, including construction or traffic noise, for short or long durations.
• Schedules seasonally can consist of shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, or otherwise non-standard work schedules.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review Monday, 09/28/2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

Equal Opportunity & ADA Statement

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at [e-mail]

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.