High School Groundskeeper: Keep Fields Safe & Green

Young World Physical Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District's Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Groundskeeper for 12 months, 8 hours/day, grade 13 at $15.44/hour. Starting date: 8/17/2026. This non-interim position supports maintaining attractive, safe grounds and athletic facilities for assemblies and activities.

The role involves operating mowing and irrigation equipment, planting and maintaining landscapes, and coordinating with staff to plan grounds maintenance and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating grounds-keeping equipment is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and athletic fields to provide safe, attractive areas.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on mowing and irrigation equipment.
• Coordinate with site staff to plan and schedule grounds maintenance activities.
• Assist with planting, pruning, irrigation, and area cleanup as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Irrigation equipment

Weed whips

Chainsaws

Leaf blowers

Job description

Paradise Valley Unified School District's Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Groundskeeper for 12 months, 8 hours/day, grade 13 at $15.44/hour. Starting date: 8/17/2026. This non-interim position supports maintaining attractive, safe grounds and athletic facilities for assemblies and activities.

The role involves operating mowing and irrigation equipment, planting and maintaining landscapes, and coordinating with staff to plan grounds maintenance and safety improvements.