Groundskeeper

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform a variety of grounds keeping and landscape maintenance functions for athletic fields and school grounds. The role requires basic knowledge of landscaping practices, operation of power and hand tools, and a demonstrated ability to follow directions accurately.

The position entails trimming vegetation, mowing fields, maintaining grounds and irrigation systems, and ensuring safe, debris-free exterior areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, AND one year of grounds keeping/landscaping/irrigation experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of grounds keeping and landscaping practices, maintenance of equipment, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Trims and shapes trees, shrubs, and bushes.
• Mows and trims grass areas and athletic fields.
• Maintains landscaping, grounds, rock and gravel areas.
• Cleans up debris, removes weeds, maintains parking lots.
• Maintains grounds equipment and irrigation tools/equipment.
• Tills playgrounds, fertilizes and aerates sports fields, maintains fall zone materials.
• Keeps sidewalks and sports courts free of debris.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Grounds keeping basics

Lawn & landscape maintenance

Power & hand tools operation

Reading & following directions

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of experience/education

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Irrigation equipment

Maintenance equipment

Job description

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

• 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 possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a 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