Senior Facilities Services Worker - Grounds (24978)

Scottsdale USD 48; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale USD 48 District is seeking a Senior Facilities Services Worker - Grounds to lead daily maintenance and grounds tasks. Immediate start with a pay grade I, non-exempt status, and opportunities to coordinate with external vendors for district facilities.

The role involves supervising lower level staff, planning routine maintenance, and ensuring safety for students and staff. Salary ranges from $18.93 to $19.69 per hour, with full-time expectations in Scottsdale, AZ.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Pesticide Applicator’s License may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead lower level staff by prioritizing and assigning work; monitor performance and provide training.
• Perform manual labor tasks including cleaning, moving, painting, and basic repairs.
• Respond to internal requests and emergencies to ensure safety of students and staff.
• Monitor contracted cleaning companies for standards compliance.
• Maintain logs and forms and communicate activities within area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with external vendors for maintenance and custodial work for the district.
• Process purchasing documents and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Customer service

Prioritizing and organizing work

Reading blueprints

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Senior Facilities Services Worker - Grounds (24978)

Scottsdale USD 48 District Wide - Scottsdale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5895642
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAY GRADE: I

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This is the classification level that performs daily work crew leader activities. Assists in training employees. Plans work for small, routine maintenance activities and work groups. Coordinates equipment and supplies with work activities.

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

• Serves as a crew leader to lower level staff, which may include: prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring the performance of lower level staff; training staff on work methods and procedures; and, participating in performance evaluations.
• Performs manual labor activities, which includes: emptying trash cans; gathering materials and equipment; placing materials and/or equipment in proper locations; sweeping; setting up furniture and/or equipment; digging; cleaning; moving furnishings; painting; and/or, performing other related tasks.
• Assists and responds to internal customer requests for assistance, inquiries, and/or other related requests; and responds to emergency situations as required to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Monitors the activities of contracted cleaning companies to ensure compliance with established standards and guidelines.
• Maintains a variety of logs, forms, and written communications of activities within assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains facilities, vehicles, and/or equipment utilized in daily activities; troubleshoots, maintains and performs routine repairs to equipment; monitors inventory of supplies.
• Coordinates activities with external vendors who are responsible for performing maintenance and/or custodial activities on behalf of the District.
• Processes shipping and receiving receipts, purchase orders, and bills of ladings.
• Monitors supplies and inventory to ensure appropriate levels for the performance of facilities and maintenance support activities; recommends the purchase of supplies and inventory.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and two 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:

Licensing Requirements:

Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Some positions may require:

Pesticide Applicator’s License.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
• Customer service principles;
• Inventory maintenance principles;
• Coordinating activities within assigned area of responsibility;
• Safe work practices;
• Methods and tools used in assigned area of responsibility;
• Hand and power tools;
• Routine mathematical principles;
• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in performing daily activities

SKILLS:

Skill in:

• Providing customer service;
• Prioritizing and organizing work;
• Operating tools and equipment in assigned area of responsibility;
• Performing routine carpentry and groundskeeping tasks;
• Comprehending written materials;
• Performing routine preventative maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles;
• Performing basic mathematical calculations;
• Driving a motor vehicle;
• Reading and understanding elementary blueprints, sketches, plans, diagrams and other instructional/directive materials;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, 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 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: $18.93 to $19.69 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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