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Groundskeeper

Tempe School District
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

TITLE : Groundskeeper / Grounds Equipment Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Operate light duty equipment such as bobcat, grounds equipment, etc. Does not require a

commercial license. Perform general groundskeeping and maintenance on landscaped areas

surrounding schools.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Education and / or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identity Verify (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Operate heavy equipment such as tractor mower, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and bobcats.
  • Operate shovels, picks, posthole diggers, hammers, rakes, sharpshooters, saws, levels, augers, double jacks and uses hand tools.
  • Inspect vehicles to ensure they are fully operational and meet safety standards.
  • Assist with pouring, forming and finishing concrete.
  • Repair concrete, brick and block; install and maintain chain link fencing.
  • Load and unload materials onto and from vehicles.
  • Inspect and repair playground equipment, benches, tables, barrier posts, and storm drains.
  • Install and repair flood irrigation valves and gates.
  • Perform street maintenance and grounds excavation work.
  • Act as laborer for other trades and grounds work.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :

  • Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment operation techniques.
  • Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Knowledge of flood irrigation.
  • Skill operating heavy equipment operation.
  • Skill in laying and finishing cement.
  • Skill in both verbal and written communications.
  • Ability to install and repair fences and other equipment.
  • Ability to obtain Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
  • WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Hazardous chemicals and dangerous machinery
  • Exposure to extreme weather conditions
  • Restricted movement, intense noise
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT :

    Lifts, moves, or carries objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

    WORK YEAR : 12 months

    DEPARTMENT / SCHOOL : Facilities Manager or Supervisor

    GRADE : 34

    REPORTS TO : Department Manager

    EVALUATION : Classified Personnel Evaluation

    SUPERVISES : May supervise clerical staff

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