Groundskeeper / Irrigation Technician

Diocese of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Augustine Catholic High School is seeking a Groundskeeper / Irrigation Technician to maintain athletic fields, monitor irrigation systems, and support landscaping across campus.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and alignment with Catholic mission as part of the school community. The position requires hands-on grounds work, routine equipment operation, and collaboration with the Grounds Lead to prepare facilities for events while ensuring the campus remains well-kept and safe for

Qualifications

• Must be a Catholic in good standing and aligned with church mission.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and show urgency.
• Must pass background/criminal history and credit checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform athletic grounds and landscaping duties and maintain athletic fields.
• Monitor, operate, inspect, and perform routine irrigation maintenance; address leaks and sprinkler issues.
• Assist with seasonal preparation of fields and grounds; perform safety inspections.
• Drive and operate grounds maintenance equipment as required.
• Assist with events setup, breakdown, and general campus improvements.
• Maintain supplies and ensure security of property and equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation monitoring

Maintenance coordination

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation systems

Job description

Position: Groundskeeper / Irrigation Technician

Location: St Augustine Catholic High School -Tucson, AZ

Job Id:3996

# of Openings:1

St. Augustine Catholic High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department/Location: St. Augustine Catholic High School / Tucson

Primary Function: Under the direction of the School President and Facilities/Grounds leadership, the employee is responsible for athletic grounds maintenance, irrigation monitoring and maintenance, landscaping support, and general facilities duties as assigned. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Church's spiritual and pastoral mission and the mission of St. Augustine Catholic High School.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures
• Perform athletic grounds and landscaping duties as assigned
• Maintain and detail athletic fields, field perimeters, surrounding areas, and other designated campus grounds
• Monitor, operate, inspect, and perform routine maintenance on irrigation systems
• Identify and address irrigation issues, including leaks, broken sprinkler heads, clogged or improperly functioning heads, and other minor irrigation problems
• Perform basic irrigation repairs and adjustments as qualified
• Perform weed control, removal, and management as directed
• Apply fertilizer, weed control products, and other approved grounds treatments in accordance with safety requirements
• Assist with seasonal preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and surrounding grounds
• Conduct routine inspections of athletic grounds and identify potential safety, maintenance, or appearance concerns before they become larger problems
• Assist with general landscaping duties, including trimming, planting, cleanup, tree and shrub maintenance, and other grounds-related tasks as assigned
• Assist the Grounds Lead with campus grounds maintenance and larger grounds projects
• Assist with preparation, set-up, and breakdown for sporting and special events
• Complete routine grounds, irrigation, and maintenance work as detailed on work schedules and as directed by the Facilities/Grounds leadership
• Correctly identify and make general repairs to minor grounds, irrigation, and facility-related problems within the employee’s training and qualifications
• Report immediately any damage or defects of athletic fields, grounds, irrigation systems, facilities, equipment, and other school property
• Assist with general maintenance, repair, and campus improvement projects as assigned
• Drive motorized equipment as required for maintenance duties
• Maintain a supply of grounds, irrigation, and maintenance supplies and equipment; properly account for materials and equipment
• Maintain security of buildings, equipment, tools, and grounds equipment
• Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. as required in a normal grounds and maintenance environment.

Required Activities

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and operating grounds maintenance equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; must be in full communion with the Catholic Church
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, school community, and the general public
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and identify grounds, irrigation, and maintenance needs without waiting for direction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; hours may vary depending on the needs of the school
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check
• Be able to read directions, equipment instructions, and label safety warnings; must be safety-conscious
• Knowledge, skills and experience in handling grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation systems, landscaping tools, and general maintenance tools
• Ability and willingness to learn new grounds, irrigation, landscaping, and maintenance skills as needed

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent education preferred
• Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, maintenance, custodial work, construction, or a similar position preferred
• Experience operating landscaping or grounds maintenance equipment preferred

Covenants of Employment

St. Augustine Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the school when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.