Senior Facilities Services Technician - Tree Arborist - Building Services (34827)

Scottsdale USD 48; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale USD 48 District is seeking a Senior Facilities Services Technician - Tree Arborist to support building services in Scottsdale, AZ. The role involves maintenance of grounds, structures, and equipment, with duties spanning from minor repairs to specialized arborist tasks and general upkeep.

Starting immediately, the position requires a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of relevant maintenance experience, plus a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years of maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License; pesticide applicator or Freon certification may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains structures and equipment such as walls, fencing, bleachers, playground equipment, desks, flooring and shelves.
• Operates light equipment and performs standard preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Prepares paperwork related to daily assignments, including work orders.
• Moves equipment, furniture, and boxed items to new locations as directed.
• Participates in grounds maintenance and related tasks like tree work, grading fields, and sweeping parking lots.
• Assists in basic maintenance of classrooms, offices, sport courts and parking areas.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Semi-skilled maintenance

Tools usage

Hand tools

Manual labor

Blueprints reading

Maintenance records

Math calculations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Senior Facilities Services Technician - Tree Arborist - Building Services (34827)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910995
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAY GRADE : K

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE : Incumbents perform semi-skilled activities in buildings, grounds, utilities, sports field maintenance, and equipment operations. Incumbents operate light equipment such as utility vehicles, tractors, mowers and trucks. Incumbents assist with and learn trades level work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Constructs, installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of structures and/or equipment, which may include: walls, fencing, picnic equipment, posts, bleachers, playground equipment, desks, flooring, grids, ceiling tiles, files, shelves, and other related items.

2. Operates a variety of light equipment in performing daily activities; performs standard preventative maintenance to tools, equipment, and related items.

3. Prepares paperwork related to daily assignments, including work orders.

4. Removes and/or moves equipment, furniture, and/or boxed items to new locations as directed.

5. Participates in grounds maintenance activities, when required, which may include: trimming trees, removing trees, filling pot holes, grading fields,sweeping parking lots, grinding down cement, cleaning out grass and dirt from sand pits, adding sand to playgrounds, mowing, picking up trash, and performing other related grounds activities.

6. Assists in basic maintenance activities of classrooms, offices, sport courts, parking lots, and other related areas.

7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : (positions in this class typically require):

High School Diploma, or G.E.D., specialized training and experience related to area of assignment and three years of relevant maintenance experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS : (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Some positions may require:

• Pesticide Applicator’s License;
• Freon Certification.

KNOWLEDGE : (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

Procedures, practices, and methods related to area of assignment;

Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment;

Mathematical principles;

Safe work practices;

Methods and tools used in assigned area of responsibility.

SKILLS :

Skills in:

• Performing semi-skilled repairs and preventative maintenance;
• Using equipment and tools typical in assigned area;
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools;
• Performing manual labor;
• Reading blueprints, schematics, drawings, and/or construction drawings;
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records;
• Performing mathematical calculations, including algebra and geometry;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. Sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work directions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, 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 forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.

NOTE :

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.03 to $21.88 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joe Arteca , Grounds Lead
• Facilities and Building Services
• Email: [e-mail]