Irrigation & Grounds Technician

Queen Creek Unified School District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District in Arizona is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and beautify district sites, including lawns, irrigation and landscaping.

You will work 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, outdoors in Arizona weather, and be responsible for drip and sprinkler systems, timers, and field lining for sports.

The role requires a valid AZ driver license, fingerprint clearance, and pass background checks, with compensation per QCUSD salary schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Experience with computers (email and work order systems).
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Five years of experience in landscape and sprinkler systems.
• Read and understand blueprints and closeout books.
• Ability to work outside in Arizona weather.

Responsibilities

• Performs the planting, trimming, watering, fertilizing and care of the lawn to all district sites.
• Responsible for routine maintenance on the drip system, sprinkler system, and irrigation time clocks.
• Needs to be able to repair timers, control valves, sprinkler heads, pumps, etc.
• Be able to operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmer, blowers, tractors with their attachments, and pull trailers.
• Needs to know the basics of designing an irrigation system and explain how it works.
• Takes care of the lining sports field for football, baseball, and soccer.
• Makes sure that all district sites have well maintained grounds.
• Being flexible
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

Skills

Arizona Driver's License

Background Clearance

5+ years landscape experience

Read blueprints

Basic computer skills

Hand and power tools

Outdoor work in AZ weather

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Lawn mowing / equipment operation

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District in Arizona is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and beautify district sites, including lawns, irrigation and landscaping.

You will work 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, outdoors in Arizona weather, and be responsible for drip and sprinkler systems, timers, and field lining for sports.

The role requires a valid AZ driver license, fingerprint clearance, and pass background checks, with compensation per QCUSD salary schedule.