Groundskeeper

Maricopa Unified School District #20 • Maricopa, AZ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

To maintain grounds, fields and other outside areas of the District.

Requirements

• Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds keeping activities.
• Knowledge of and skill to administer herbicides and insecticides
• Skill in operating hand tools, mowers and other light and heavy equipment.
• Skill in performing basic repair and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Skill in responding to work orders, troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical failures.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Driver Licencse (Required)
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearanc card.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 2 years of experience (Recommended)
• Herbicide/Insecticide Spray Licensure (Preferred or obtainable within 6-months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Dragging, Cleaning & Maintaining the District retention areas
• Substituting if necessary
• Mows grass, trims trees, operates a weed eater and performs other grounds keeping activities.
• Irrigates all sites and maintains/repairs sprinkler systems.
• Assists with spraying by administering herbicides and insecticides
• Assists with fertilization of fields and turf areas
• Inspects playground equipment and fences.
• Makes minor repairs when required.
• Operates hand tools and other light and heavy equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED