Groundskeeper

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,036 - 28,537; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Arizona seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain outdoor areas, including planting and landscaping. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in groundskeeping, and a valid Arizona driver's license. Duties include inspecting properties, maintaining irrigation, and using various tools. The position is full-time with a salary of $17.63 per hour and includes benefits, adhering to board policies.

Qualifications

• Prefer three years of experience in groundskeeping or related field.
• A valid Arizona driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of landscaping and maintenance techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and landscaping duties at district sites.
• Inspect and report physical condition of properties.
• Plant, trim, and maintain lawns, trees, and shrubs.
• Assist with maintaining irrigation systems and clean grounds.

Skills

Basic math skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Various hand/power tools

Job description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer three years of experience as a groundskeeper, or similar work involving general laborer duties which may include planting and maintenance of vegetation, landscaping duties, or pesticide applications. A valid Arizona driver’s license.

REPORTS TO:

Lead Groundskeeper

JOB GOAL:

Perform maintenance and landscaping duties at district sites (ground areas).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects physical condition of properties and report needed repairs.
• Plants, trims, and/or disposes of lawns, trees, bushes, hedges, and shrubs using hand tools or motorized equipment and/or vehicles.
• Assist appropriate staff with maintaining irrigation systems.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Waters lawn and shrubs.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, and walkways.
• Paints fences and outbuildings.
• Cleans out irrigation ditches and culverts.
• Cleans, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on equipment used in grounds maintenance such as mowers, tractor/trailers, front‑end loaders, and a variety of hand/power tools.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies for all aspects of groundskeeping; e.g., equipment parts, blades, herbicides, pesticides, flowers, bushes, or trees.
• Drives vehicles such as a car, truck, or van to pick up other workers, supplies and materials.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi‑step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include recordkeeping and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication – Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Crafts clear written materials.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security – Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Internet and district software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint), and other appropriate technology software.
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, kneeling, bending, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve‑month, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• Full Time Employee Benefits: employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.

EVALUATION:

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Position Type:

Full‑Time (FTE 1.0)

Salary:

$17.63 per hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Stephanie Niehus
• 5001 W. Dobbins Road
• Laveen, Arizona 85339
• Phone: 602‑237‑9100 x3010
• Email: [e-mail]