Groundskeeper 1.0FTE

Human Resources Created 3/2013; Revised 10/2017, 10/2020 Page 1

Groundskeeper

Department: Maintenance Department Campus as assigned Reports to: Plant Foreman Placement: Classified Non-Exempt Salary Schedule Term: See Duty Day Calendar

Position Summary: The Groundskeeper maintains the grounds of all district facilities safely and in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains properly swept district and school parking lots, as well as minor asphalt patching repairs.
• Coordinates and assists in the maintenance of grounds and gardening work at district sites.
• Monitors condition of grounds, and takes required action to maintain them in a clean, tidy, attractive condition.
• Inspects plantings for evidence of insects and other pests, and recommends appropriate treatment.
• Assists contractors and sub-contractors in the district related grounds repairs or changes.
• Assists in solving problems, and determining future equipment and materials requirements.
• Reports major repairs and damaged property to the supervisor and Principal.
• Measures and lays out, with assistance of support personnel, all district athletic fields according to Arizona Interscholastic Association specifications.
• Performs general fence and concrete repair work.
• Performs grounds keeping chores, e.g., keeping grounds free of litter, grass cuttings, tree pruning/trimming, and watering as necessary, to maintain the school grounds in a safe, attractive condition.
• Ensures that all work is completed in accordance with District policy and applicable state and federal laws.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Previous experience in landscaping preferred.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Arizona driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• Pruning and general land water needs.
• The care and feeding of lawns and plants.
• Maintenance and general servicing of grounds equipment.

Skill In:

• Operating heavy grounds equipment.

ADA and Other Requirements: Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.