School Groundskeeper: Maintain Safe, Green Athletic Fields

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a Groundskeeper at Shadow Mountain High School to support grounds maintenance for athletic fields and common areas. The role involves operating mowers, weed whips, and other equipment, performing landscaping tasks, and ensuring safe, attractive grounds for events and daily activities.

The position is 12 months, 8 hours per day, at a rate of $15.44 per hour, reporting to the Site Administrator or Lead Ground.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Criminal background clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain grounds and athletic fields to keep areas attractive and safe.
• Operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment.
• Plant and spread landscaping materials to enhance appearance and prevent erosion.
• Repair irrigation systems and components to ensure proper operation.
• Support in scheduling and coordinating grounds maintenance activities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Weed whips

Tractors

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking a Groundskeeper at Shadow Mountain High School to support grounds maintenance for athletic fields and common areas. The role involves operating mowers, weed whips, and other equipment, performing landscaping tasks, and ensuring safe, attractive grounds for events and daily activities.

The position is 12 months, 8 hours per day, at a rate of $15.44 per hour, reporting to the Site Administrator or Lead Ground.