Groundskeeper - Athletics

JOB

DESCRIPTION

Groundskeeper

Purpose Statement The job of Groundskeeper is done for the purpose of maintaining attractive grounds areas and athletic fields; ensuring the availability of required equipment;

protecting

against

erosion;

maintaining

grounds

for

assemblies,

recreational

activities

and/or

athletic

events;

and

ensuring

assignments

are

completed

in

a

safe,

proper

and

timely

manner.

Essential Functions

Coordinates

with

site

administrators

and

athletic

coaches

for

the

purpose

of

adjusting

irrigation

schedules

and

field

preparation.

Maintains

grounds

keeping

and

athletic

equipment

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

the

availability

of

equipment

in

safe

operating

condition.

Removes

unwanted

plants,

shrubs,

trees,

or

weeds

that

are

growing

out

of

place.

Maintains

landscaping

and

athletic

fields

(e.g.

mow/trim

lawns,

prunes,

trims

trees/hedges,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

preserving

grounds

in

a

healthy,

attractive

and

safe

condition.

Tills

sand

areas

and

inspects

the

playgrounds

on

every

visit.

Plants

various

landscaping

materials

(e

.g.

lawns,

shrubbery,

flowers,

lawns,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

keeping

the

areas

attractive

and

protecting

against

erosion.

Prepares

grounds

and

athletic

fields

(e.g.

courtyards,

flower

beds,

layout/line

fields,

stripping,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

providing

adequate,

attractive

and

safe

areas

for

assemblies,

recreational

activities

and/or

athletic

events.

Re-pairs

playground

equipment

and

irrigation

components

(e.g.

broken

lines,

sprinkler

heads,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

providing

a

functional

and

safe

environment.

Requests

materials,

supplies

and

equipment

for

the

purpose

of

ensuring

that

adequate

materials

are

available

to

complete

assignments

in

a

timely

manner.

Transport

various

items

(e.g.

athletic

and/or

grounds

keeping

equipment,

supplies,

fertilizer,

etc.)

for

the

purpose

of

providing

materials

at

job

sites

and

between

school

sites

as

required

to

complete

tasks.

Other Functions

Assists

other

personnel

for

the

purpose

of

supporting

them

in

the

completion

of

their

work

activities.

Performs

other

duties

or

projects

as

assigned

by

the

supervisor.

Job

Requirements Mental Requirements Learning Development- Level B Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand

commonly

used

procedures

and

methods,

or

operate

equipment

that

requires

some

training.

Learning

development

is

equivalent

to

completion

of

a

high

school

curriculum. Problem Solving - Level 1 Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration,

and

planning

to

adequately

respond

and

carry

out

work

activities.

Physical Requirements Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday

objects

and

materials

is

needed

to

perform

the

job

satisfactorily. Physical Effort - Level 2 Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding,

and/or

carrying

of

light-weight

materials

or

equipment;

occasional

periods

of

sustained

effort.

Social Requirements Human Relations Skill- Level A Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange Routine information, provide routine assistance,

and/or

help

maintain

harmony

among

work

associates. Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with

individuals

outside

the

organization

may

occur.

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Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent. Physical Working Conditions - Level 2 Somewhat disagreeable conditions. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions. occasional exposure

to

safety

hazards,

disease,

or

contamination

results

in

chance

for

lost-time

accidents.

Occasional

exposure

to

noise,

temperature

extremes,

etc

Accountability Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review. Organizational Impact - Level 1 Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate

the

work

of

others

in

a

specific

work

group.

Experience, Education, and Certifications Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. Compensation Details FLSA Status: Non Exempt Pay Schedule: Hourly - Grade 109 Work Calendar: Support 12 Month Long

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