What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper II position at Benson Unified School District?
Location: Benson Unified School District Maintenance Department
Reports To: Maintenance Director
Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: February 20, 2025
Terms and Benefits: 12 month position, 8 hours/day; medical, dental, vision, life benefits; 403(b); 12 sick days and 12 vacation days; preschool/child care discounts; mandatory participation in Arizona State Retirement System.
Summary: Maintain the grounds of district facilities and associated grounds keeping equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Trim trees and shrubs using chain saws.
- Maintain playing fields.
- Plant and maintain plants, shrubs, trees, flowers, and grass.
- Mow, prune, and trim plant growth as needed.
- Remove weeds and debris from walks, stairs, and fence lines.
- Repair sprinkler heads and irrigation water pipe system.
- Operate various power equipment.
- Mow grass/fields using lawn mowers and trimmers.
- Pull weeds, rake vegetation, and place and maintain plants and landscaping.
- Install and maintain irrigation systems.
- Spray herbicides and pesticides.
- Mark fields and parking lots with striping using paint stripers.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on grounds keeping equipment.
- Pick up and remove trash and litter from grounds.
- Build simple outdoor structures.
- Assist with or perform basic maintenance of physical facilities.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
- Must possess an ability to push, pull, or lift weights of up to 75 pounds.
- Must possess an ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces, i.e., trenches, attics, equipment rooms, etc.
Clearances:
- Criminal Background Clearance
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Benson Unified School District does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or genetic information. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Inquiries or complaints concerning Title VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act may be referred to the BUSD Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer: Micah Mortensen, 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602; mmortensen@bensonusd.org; (520) 720-6731.
Salary : $16 - $18
