Landscaper

Yavapai-College; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Yavapai-College is seeking a part-time grounds keeper to perform a variety of outdoor maintenance duties across campus. The role supports safety, appearance, and functionality of landscapes and facilities, including pruning, weed control, irrigation, and snow removal as needed.

The position requires teamwork, reliable attendance, physical stamina to lift up to 100 pounds, and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, and the public.
• Knowledge of landscaping and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Must be able to follow directions and work independently or in a team with reliability.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Trimming, pruning, hedging, planting, and removal of trees and shrubs.
• Weed management and invasive species control.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping vehicles, power tools, and hand tools.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides safely and correctly.
• Collect and dispose of trash and landscape debris.
• Snow removal and ice mitigation to keep egress safe.
• Assist with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• Repair and maintain hardscape elements such as paths and walkways.
• Maintain campus grounds in a clean, safe, and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Groundskeeping knowledge

Physical stamina

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment

Power tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

This position is a part-time, as-needed hourly assignment that is subject to departmental needs and budget availability. The incumbent will perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties to support the safety, appearance, and functionality of campus landscapes and outdoor facilities, including:

• Trimming, pruning, hedging, planting, and removal of various trees and shrubs.
• Weed management and control of invasive plant species.
• Operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, power tools, and hand tools used in groundskeeping activities.
• Safe handling, mixing, and application of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other groundskeeping chemicals.
• Collection and disposal of trash, litter, and landscape debris.
• Snow removal and ice mitigation to maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle egress.
• Assisting with irrigation system operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• General hardscape maintenance, including paths, walkways, and trail repairs.
• Maintaining campus grounds in a clean, safe, and professional manner.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds continuously/daily, 50 pounds occasionally, and team lift items over 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to follow work direction and work as a part of a team or alone.
• Ability to adapt to workplace and workload changes.
• Knowledge of emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to perform safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and power tools.
• Accuracy and attention to detail regarding work orders and timekeeping.
• Perform work or deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes via loading, unloading, and operation of a YC vehicle.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability toward the performance of job duties.

• Progressive work experience in skilled trades.
• Experience working with public, students, faculty, and staff while providing customer service.
• Knowledge of landscaping and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and managers in person, by phone, and email.
• Work experience in a community college/higher education environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Arizona Driver's License required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Close vision required.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Noise level is usually moderate.