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Job Title:GROUNDSKEEPER
Classification: Support Personnel Pay Scale
Range: II
Description: The Groundskeeper performs duties related to the care, maintenance and establishment of lawns, trees, ornamentals, parking lots, sprinkler systems and grounds equipment.
Qualifications:
Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Length of Employment:
Reports to: Head Groundskeeper
Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO
Job Title:GROUNDSKEEPER
Classification: Support Personnel Pay Scale
Range: II
Description: The Groundskeeper performs duties related to the care, maintenance and establishment of lawns, trees, ornamentals, parking lots, sprinkler systems and grounds equipment.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
- Proficient in the use of grounds tools and equipment
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions
- 40 hour week could include Saturday and/or Sunday
- Ability to work with plants and tolerate pesticides exposure
- Ability to kneel, pull, twist, bend, climb, etc., and lift/carry up to 100 pounds
- Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and oral instructions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with others
- Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
- Prior work experience is preferred
Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with grounds keeping crews in the maintenance and establishment of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and ornamentals at school sites, district office and district properties
- Exhibit patience, courtesy and tact when dealing with others
- Irrigate/water and fertilize trees, shrubs, ornamentals, flowers and lawns as needed
- Assist with clean-up after events
- Rake leaves, mow lawns and fields, prune shrubs, flowers and ornamentals
- Remove all debris from walk ways
- Inspect grounds for hazardous or unsafe conditions
- Perform maintenance and repair of sports fields
- Frequently check moisture conditions at school sites, district office and district properties
- Repair sprinklers, irrigation systems, drip system emitters and non-pressurized pipin
- Remove vegetation around sprinklers and valve boxes
- Operate vehicles and equipment used for grounds work
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair on grounds equipment as needed
- Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development
- Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel records and/or information
- Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board and the District
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the School Board, the Head Groundskeeper or his/her designee
Length of Employment:
- Twelve (12) months
Reports to: Head Groundskeeper
Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO
