What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Maricopa Unified School District?
Maricopa Unified School District #20
Human Resources
44150 W Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number
Position Description: Groundskeeper
Classification: Non-Exempt Classified, 40 hours a week, 12 month employee
Salary: Approved Classifed Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)
Purpose Statement:To maintain grounds, fields and other outside areas of the District.
Principal Duties
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following
physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and
balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:tbeckett@musd20.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Human Resources
44150 W Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number
Position Description: Groundskeeper
Classification: Non-Exempt Classified, 40 hours a week, 12 month employee
Salary: Approved Classifed Compensation Plan (Education and Experience)
Purpose Statement:To maintain grounds, fields and other outside areas of the District.
Principal Duties
- 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.
- 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)
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
- 2 years of experience (Recommended)
- Herbicide/Insecticide Spray Licensure (Preferred or obtainable within 6-months of hire)
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following
physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and
balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
Email:tbeckett@musd20.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138
Telephone Number: 520-568-5100
