Groundskeeper (15482)

Roosevelt School District 66; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt School District 66 in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Groundskeeper to join the maintenance team to provide safe and well-maintained school grounds and reliable outdoor upkeep.

The role operates lawn equipment, plants and trims lawns, maintains sidewalks and parking areas, and repairs outdoor infrastructure. Must lift 50 lbs, push/pull 75 lbs, and read English. This twelve-month, classified hourly position offers benefits per board policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push/pull 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate lawn equipment including riding mowers, tractors, blowers, and gas powered chain saw.
• Plant, cut, edge, and fertilize lawns.
• Clean walks and adjacent parking lots and ball courts after mowing.
• Plant, cut, and trim trees and shrubs.
• Haul grass clippings, tree and shrub trimmings, and other rubbish from school properties.
• Haul lawn supplies, sand, and gravel.
• Repair fences and other items on the grounds - sprinklers, pvc lines, valves, and timers, etc.
• Check equipment for oil, gas, water, and safe operating condition on a daily basis.
• Attend inservice meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading English

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

TITLE: Groundskeeper
CLASSIFICATION: Classified Hourly
REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance
SUMMARY: As a member of the grounds crew, the groundskeeper will provide safe and well-maintained grounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operate all lawn equipment including riding mowers, tractors, blowers, and gas powered chain saw.
2. Plant, cut, edge, and fertilize lawns.
3. Clean walks and adjacent parking lots and ball courts after mowing.
4. Plant, cut, and trim trees and shrubs.
5. Haul grass clippings, tree and shrub trimmings, and other rubbish from school properties.
6. Haul lawn supplies, sand, and gravel.
7. Repair fences and other items on the grounds - sprinklers, pvc lines, valves, and timers, etc.
8. Check equipment for oil, gas, water, and safe operating condition on a daily basis.
9. Attend inservice meetings.
10. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalency preferred; not required.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience as a groundskeeper is preferred.
• Previous work experience where duties were performed with a minimum of direct supervision and required cooperation with other staff members is preferred.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

• Ability to bend, climb, kneel, lift and carry 50 pounds, and push and pull 75 pounds.
• A general knowledge of English is necessary to read and interpret routine information including work schedules, memos, and instructions on tools and equipment, and to communicate with staff.
• Ability to work with equipment, materials, and processes that maintain the safety of the work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The working environment is outside in all types of weather and includes exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal high temperatures, fumes and odors from lawn equipment, and noise and vibration from machinery.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year. Classified Hourly Salary Schedule Level C. Employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.