Groundskeeper (Maintenance)

District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Surprise, Arizona is looking for a Groundskeeper to maintain the school's appearance and safety. Responsibilities include caring for district grounds, cultivating soil, and pruning plants. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and three years of grounds maintenance experience, along with the ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. This full-time position offers a salary of $16.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Knowledge of techniques and methods for organizing and prioritizing work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for district grounds.
• Cultivate soil and plant seeds, trees and shrubbery.
• Prune trees and trim hedges to improve appearance.

Skills

Organizing tasks

Attention to detail

Customer service

Operating tools and equipment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Overview

Groundskeeper (Maintenance) at Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ.

This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5515576
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Plant Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Supervises: Yes

DEPT: Maintenance & Facilities

FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: 253

Grade: I

Approved

Revised: 1/29/2020

Summary: Maintain an attractive, safe, clean, and secure school, related buildings, and adjacent grounds for students, staff, and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and cares for district grounds.
• Cultivate soil as needed and plants seeds, trees and shrubbery under the direction of the Plant Manager.
• Prune trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance of grounds.
• Mow lawns and edges sidewalks with appropriate equipment.
• Fill with soil, gopher holes and any other uneven and hazardous areas of the grounds.
• Fertilize trees and shrubs on a regular semiannual basis.
• Report promptly major repairs needed on grounds equipment to supervisor.
• Connect and depose of leaves, chippings and refuse.
• Connect sprinkling equipment.
• Inspect shrubs and trees for evidence of disease or pests and treats with sprays or chemicals as needed.
• Maintain and recommends purchases of suitable supplies, tools and equipment used in maintaining grounds.
• Adjust and repairs such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, and hedge shears.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce an attractive appearance.
• Assist with facility maintenance as needed.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Licensing: Obtain and maintain valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Knowledge of: Techniques and methods for organizing and prioritizing work; standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work; standard system functions; project management principles; safety practices; cleaning, sanitation, and health standards; applicable laws and regulations; customer service principles; specialized equipment; modern office technology.
• Skill in: Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, prioritizing, attention to detail, operating tools and equipment, customer service, computer usage, and communication with coworkers, supervisors, the public and others.
• ADA and Other Requirements: Positions require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is mainly performed in an indoor environment; moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions; moderate exposure to hazardous materials; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions and intense noise.

This information is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited

Salary: $16.32 Per Hour

Welcome to District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework and services for the entire community. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, and offers athletic and academic opportunities across multiple programs. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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