School Grounds & Fields Technician

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a High School Groundskeeper at Pinnacle High School to support grounds and athletic fields, ensuring attractive, safe grounds for daily activities and events.

This 12-month, 8-hour-per-day role reports to the Site Administrator. You will operate and maintain equipment, plant and care landscape areas, repair irrigation, and coordinate with athletic and administrative staff to schedule maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance is preferred, not always required.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Attend unit meetings, in-service trainings, and workshops to perform job functions.
• Maintain landscaped areas and athletic fields, keeping grounds attractive and safe.
• Operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment and tools.
• Plant and spread landscaping materials to enhance grounds and prevent erosion.
• Prepare and maintain grounds for assemblies, events, and activities.
• Repair irrigation systems and components to ensure proper operation.
• Respond to safety or operational concerns and coordinate with staff as needed.
• Transport tools and supplies to job sites.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Weed whips

Mowers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a High School Groundskeeper at Pinnacle High School to support grounds and athletic fields, ensuring attractive, safe grounds for daily activities and events.

This 12-month, 8-hour-per-day role reports to the Site Administrator. You will operate and maintain equipment, plant and care landscape areas, repair irrigation, and coordinate with athletic and administrative staff to schedule maintenance.