Senior Grounds & Landscape Maintenance Specialist

Scottsdale USD 48; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale USD 48 District Wide in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Senior Facilities Services Specialist - IGA - Building Services to perform maintenance and grounds care in district facilities in partnership with City of Scottsdale. The role emphasizes independent work, irrigation maintenance, and field preparation with a strong safety focus.

Responsibilities include turf care, tree and shrub pruning, calibration of fertilizers, and operating district equipment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance/grounds landscape work experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Policing ball fields and maintaining surrounding facilities to keep areas safe, litter-free, and clean.
• Trash pickup, raking, pruning, planting, fertilizing, and upkeep of fields used by after-school programs.
• Inspect irrigation systems, adjust watering schedules, and perform minor repairs.
• Prepare baseball/softball fields, maintain infields, and keep playing surfaces optimal.
• Operate EZ-Go cart and district vehicles; use hand tools as needed.
• Maintain detailed written logs of activities and time spent on tasks.

Skills

Independent work

Calibrate irrigation

Plant and prune trees

Safety procedures

Recordkeeping

Operate landscape equipment

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Scottsdale USD 48 District Wide in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Senior Facilities Services Specialist - IGA - Building Services to perform maintenance and grounds care in district facilities in partnership with City of Scottsdale. The role emphasizes independent work, irrigation maintenance, and field preparation with a strong safety focus.

Responsibilities include turf care, tree and shrub pruning, calibration of fertilizers, and operating district equipment.