Groundskeeper

TITLE

Grounds Keeper

QUALIFICATIONS

• Require high school diploma or equivalent.
• Require four years’ experience in landscaping.
• Possess an AZ Drivers License and maintain a safe driving record.
• Possess knowledge of basic tools and equipment used in grounds work.
• Possess some knowledge of repairing and maintaining hand and power equipment.
• Lift and manipulate equipment and materials weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Operate safely job-related equipment.
• Work in an outside environment for entire shift.
• Perform physical responsibilities as related to the job; for example, bending over for long periods of time.
• Relate to students, staff and public positive manner.

JOB GOAL

This position is responsible for keeping the District’s grounds in such a state of operating excellence that present no problems or interruptions to the educational program or District marketing ability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil if needed.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, trees, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce attractive appearance.
• Prune trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance and maintain line of site.
• Inspect flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests.
• Adjust and repair such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, sprinkler timers.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, landscape refuse and other rubbish.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, the following: gator, front end loader, dump truck, towing trailers, turf mower.
• Operate basic garden tools including, but not limited to, power edger, auger, post hole digger, rototiller, chain saw, work truck with lift gate and trailer.
• Read all label and job-related information.
• Maintain flood irrigation at district sites.
• Understand and apply safety-related precautions as outlined in SDS (safety data sheets).
• Update and maintains drip and sprinkler systems, and desert landsc...