Groundskeeper

TITLE: GROUNDSKEEPER

WORK SCHEDULE: 12- month

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff Salary Schedule - Group B

• $15.89

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide safe and aesthetically pleasing landscaping, playing fields, athletic fields, parking and walkway areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Installs and repairs irrigation systems;
• Mows and trims grass;
• Cares for all grass, trees, plants and flowers;
• Repairs and maintains grounds equipment;
• Conducts safety inspections of playground equipment, repairs as needed;
• Removes debris from drives, parking lots, sidewalks and other areas as required;
• Removes grounds trash and litter;
• Prepares athletic fields for events;
• Maintains swimming pool, including water chemistry;
• Performs minor maintenance duties as assigned;
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred;
• One year of experience preferred;
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff;
• Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 75 lbs without assistance

C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Willingness to adhere to and uphold all policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

A. TIME MANAGEMENT: Routine work with little planning needed; B. STRESS MANAGEMENT: Minimal stress associated with the position; C. PUBLIC CONTACT: Completes work with minimal contact with others; D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use sound judgment in performing job. EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of Facilities SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online. To view similar jobs and for more information on our District, please go to: www.susd30.us