• Groundskeeper SY 2025/26

    Avondale Elementary School District • Avondale, AZ 85323

    Job #2807810524

  • Position Type:

    Classified Support Staff/Groundskeeper

    Date Posted:

    12/13/2024

    Location:

    Maintenance and Operations

    Closing Date:

    Until Filled

    I. General Description: This position keeps the school grounds and campus area in a clean and orderly manner. Steps are taken to assure that the outside areas, lawns, trees, shrubbery, and environmental needs of the school are kept up in excellent fashion.

    II. Qualifications:
    1. High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
    2. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
    3. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
    4. Must possess a thorough knowledge of landscape gardening tools and equipment.
    5. Must possess knowledge of gardening chemicals.
    6. Must possess at least one year of landscaping or yard work type experience.
    7. Must possess ability to maintain neatness of person and display an attitude of friendliness, courtesy, respect, and cooperation toward others.
    8. Must possess ability to operate heavy equipment associated with grounds work.
    9. Must possess an ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces, i.e., trenches, etc.
    10. Must possess an ability to push, pull, and lift weights in excess of 50 pounds.
    III. Duties and Responsibilities:
    1. Mows and trims lawns.
    2. Prunes trees, hedges, and plants as necessary.
    3. Maintains sprinkler systems and irrigates grounds.
    4. Repairs, maintains, and operates all small equipment for grounds upkeep.
    5. Assists in laying out and marking athletic fields.
    6. Performs policing of grounds and assists in general landscaping.
    7. Removes all trash and litter to proper areas.
    8. Installs and repairs District fences.
    9. Repairs, maintains, and operates all heavy duty equipment.
    10. Performs layout, prep, and rebuild of all athletic fields for seasonal use.
    11. Assists in the installation of new irrigation systems.
    12. Over seeds turf areas throughout the District.
    13. Moves and installs furniture and equipment throughout the District.
    14. Complies with school Safety Manual Rules and Regulations and satisfies OSHA requirements.
    15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Reports To: Maints/Ops Director

    Calendar: 12 Months, 40hrs/week

    Note: **Compensation will be based on 93% of regular rate of pay without High School Diploma

    Application Requirements: All applicants must complete an online application, which requires at least 3 professional references.

    Salary Range: Classified Salary Schedule / Per Year

    Salary Schedule

    • 25/26 SALARY SCHEDULE PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - FEBUARY 2025


    Shift Type: Full-Time

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