Groundskeeper (8244)

Queen Creek Unified District•Queen Creek, AZ

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper position is responsible for maintaining clean and beautiful grounds for all District Buildings. This role involves a variety of tasks related to landscape and irrigation systems, as well as general grounds maintenance. The position is classified as Hourly, Non-exempt and requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid Arizona driver's license
Must pass a background clearance
Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Experience with computers, such as email and work order systems
Knowledge of hand and power tools
Must have five years of experience in landscape and sprinkler systems
Read and understand blue prints and closeout books
Must be able to work outside in Arizona weather conditions

Responsibilities

Performs the planting, trimming, watering, fertilizing and care of the lawn to all district sites.
Responsible for routine maintenance on the drip system, sprinkler system, and irrigation time clocks.
Needs to be able to repair timers, control valves, sprinkler heads, pumps, etc.
Be able to operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmer, blowers, tractors with their attachments, and pull trailers.
Needs to know the basics of designing an irrigation system and explain how it works.
Takes care of the lining sports field for football, baseball, and soccer.
Makes sure that all district sites have well maintained grounds.
Being flexible
Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.