Groundskeeper

Fowler Elementary School District

Job Title: GROUNDSKEEPER

Classification: Support Personnel Pay Scale

Range: II

Description: The Groundskeeper performs duties related to the care maintenance and establishment of lawns trees ornamentals parking lots sprinkler systems and grounds equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid Arizona Drivers License
• Proficient in the use of grounds tools and equipment
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions
• 40 hour week could include Saturday and/or Sunday
• Ability to work with plants and tolerate pesticides exposure
• Ability to kneel pull twist bend climb etc. and lift/carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and oral instructions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with others
• Must be an energetic highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
• Prior work experience is preferred

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with grounds keeping crews in the maintenance and establishment of lawns trees shrubs flowers and ornamentals at school sites district office and district properties
• Exhibit patience courtesy and tact when dealing with others
• Irrigate/water and fertilize trees shrubs ornamentals flowers and lawns as needed
• Assist with cleanup after events
• Rake leaves mow lawns and fields prune shrubs flowers and ornamentals
• Remove all debris from walk ways
• Inspect grounds for hazardous or unsafe conditions
• Perform maintenance and repair of sports fields
• Frequently check moisture conditions at school sites district office and district properties
• Repair sprinklers irrigation systems drip system emitters and nonpressurized pipin
• Remove vegetation around sprinklers and valve boxes
• Operate vehicles and equipment used for grounds work
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on grounds equipment as needed
• Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices attend ongoing training classes as directed and read professional publications for continued professional development
• Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel records and/or information
• Support and follow the rules regulations and policies set by the School Board and the District
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the School Board the Head Groundskeeper or his/her designee

Length of Employment:

• Twelve 12 months

Reports to: Head Groundskeeper

Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO