Groundskeeper Lead

* 541041 * PHOENIX * DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION * Full-time Arizona Department of Administration ========================================

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### Groundskeeper Lead

Job Location

#### General Services Division

501 N. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008

Posting Details

#### Salary: Up to $22.73 hourly

#### Grade: 16

#### Open Until Business Needs Are Met (1st review of Resumes 6/1/2026)

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD), is seeking a skilled and motivated Groundskeeper Lead to join our team. This position will be responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of state grounds at the Arizona State Hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of landscaping and groundskeeping tasks, including the operation of various equipment. If you have a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and a commitment to safety and efficiency, we encourage you to apply!

Job Duties

* Directs and executes landscaping tasks, including pruning, tree and bush maintenance, plant care, lawn maintenance (mowing, edging, weed removal), sprinkler repair, and seasonal activities like scalping, overseeding, and fertilizing * Supervises and audits vendors to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, MSDS guidelines, and equipment training requirements * Maintains water conservation programs * Develops and implements annual/seasonal landscape plans and schedules * Manages outdoor plant and tree life programs * Recommends the purchase of landscaping equipment, supplies, and plant life * Conducts building and grounds inspections at the Arizona State Hospital to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly performance goals are met * Provides pool maintenance for two pools at the Arizona State Hospital, including c...