Groundskeeper

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

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• 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

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(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

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• 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 ver...