School Groundskeeper & Maintenance Tech

District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Surprise, Arizona is looking for a Groundskeeper to maintain the school's appearance and safety. Responsibilities include caring for district grounds, cultivating soil, and pruning plants. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and three years of grounds maintenance experience, along with the ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. This full-time position offers a salary of $16.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in grounds maintenance work.
• Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Knowledge of techniques and methods for organizing and prioritizing work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for district grounds.
• Cultivate soil and plant seeds, trees and shrubbery.
• Prune trees and trim hedges to improve appearance.

Skills

Organizing tasks

Attention to detail

Customer service

Operating tools and equipment

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Groundskeeper (Maintenance)

Dysart Unified School District District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5515576
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Plant Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

SUPERVISES

Yes

DEPT

Maintenance & Facilities

FTE

1.0

WORK CALENDAR

253

GRADE

I

APPROVED

REVISED

1/29/2020

SUMMARY:Maintain an attractive, safe, clean, and secure school, related buildings, and adjacent grounds for students, staff, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and cares for district grounds.
• Cultivate soil as needed and plants seeds, trees and shrubbery under the direction of the Plant Manager.
• Prune trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance of grounds.
• Mow lawns and edges sidewalks with appropriate equipment.
• Fill with soil, gopher holes and any other uneven and hazardous areas of the grounds.
• Fertilize trees and shrubs on a regular semiannual basis.
• Report promptly major repairs needed on grounds equipment to supervisor.
• Connect and depose of leaves, chippings and refuse.
• Connect sprinkling equipment.
• Inspect shrubs and trees for evidence of disease of pests and treats with sprays or chemicals as needed.
• Maintain and recommends purchases of suitable supplies, tools and equipment used in maintaining grounds.
• Adjust and repairs such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, and hedge shears.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce an attractive appearance.
• Assist with facility maintenance as needed.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in grounds maintenance work.

LICENSING:

• Obtain and maintain valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Techniques and methods for organizing and prioritizing work.
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Standard system functions and methods of assigned work.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Safety practices relating to the handling, storage, and use of chemical products and equipment.
• Cleaning, sanitation, and health standards.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

SKILL IN:

• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is mainly performed in an indoor environment; moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions and intense noise.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefited
Salary: $16.32 Per Hour

Welcome to District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage.Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year.Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential.Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.

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