Groundskeeper

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a Groundskeeper - Athletics to maintain district athletic fields and outdoor areas. This full-time, 12-month position operates with standard groundskeeping equipment and requires attention to safety and quality of work.

Responsibilities include mowing, irrigation, field prep, herbicide/insecticide use, and general maintenance. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; herbicide/insecticide licensure is preferred or

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Driver's license is required.
• Herbicide/insecticide spray licensure preferred or obtainable within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Drag, clean and maintain district athletic areas.
• Mow grass, trim trees, operate weed eater.
• Irrigate athletic fields and maintain sprinkler systems.
• Assists with spraying herbicides and insecticides.
• Prepare fields/courts for competition and practice.
• Field painting and chalking; groom synthetic turf.
• Operate hand tools and light/heavy equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds keeping practices

Safety awareness

Tools and equipment handling

Herbicides and insecticides

Hand tools and mowers

Repair and maintenance

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Herbicide/Insecticide license (preferred)

Tools

Mowers

Weed eater

Sprinkler systems

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7596998

Job Description

• **Position Description:**GROUNDSKEEPER - ATHLETICS\
• **Classification**: Non-Exempt ClassifiedBased on Experience, 40 hours a week, 12 month employee
• **Salary:**ApprovedClassifedCompensation Plan (Education and Experience)
• **Purpose Statement**:To maintain grounds, fields and other outsideareas of the District.

Principal Duties

• Dragging, Cleaning & Maintaining the District athletic areas
• Substituting if necessary
• Mows grass, trims trees, operates a weed eater and performs other grounds keeping activities.
• Irrigates allathletic fields and maintains/repairs sprinkler systems.
• Assists with spraying by administering herbicides and insecticides
• Assists with fertilization of fields and turf areas
• Preparing athletic fields/courts for competition and practice
• Field painting and chalking
• Grooming synthetic turf
• Operates hand tools and other light and heavy equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds keeping activities.
• Knowledge of and skill to administer herbicides and insecticides
• Skill in operating hand tools, mowers and other light and heavy equipment.
• Skill in performing basic repair and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Skill in responding to work orders, troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical failures.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Job Requirements: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Driver Licencse (Required)
• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 2 years of experience (Recommended)
• Herbicide/Insecticide Spray Licensure (Preferred or obtainable within 6-months of hire)

• IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
• Working Environment**

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. The job isperformed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access toScouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org

• Position Type:**Full-Time\
• Salary:**$15.74Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required