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Groundskeeper Irrigation Technician

Diocese Of Tucson

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 August 2026 (10 days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Augustine Catholic High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Groundskeeper Status:Part time

Exemption Status:Non-exempt

Department/Location:St. Augustine Catholic High School / Tucson

Primary Function: Under the direction of the School President and Facilities/Grounds leadership the employee is responsible for athletic grounds maintenance irrigation monitoring and maintenance landscaping support and general facilities duties as assigned. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received. (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Churchs spiritual and pastoral mission and the mission of St. Augustine Catholic High School.
Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employees professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures
Perform athletic grounds and landscaping duties as assigned
Maintain and detail athletic fields field perimeters surrounding areas and other designated campus grounds
Monitor operate inspect and perform routine maintenance on irrigation systems
Identify and address irrigation issues including leaks broken sprinkler heads clogged or improperly functioning heads and other minor irrigation problems
Perform basic irrigation repairs and adjustments as qualified
Perform weed control removal and management as directed
Apply fertilizer weed control products and other approved grounds treatments in accordance with safety requirements
Assist with seasonal preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and surrounding grounds
Conduct routine inspections of athletic grounds and identify potential safety maintenance or appearance concerns before they become larger problems
Assist with general landscaping duties including trimming planting cleanup tree and shrub maintenance and other grounds-related tasks as assigned
Assist the Grounds Lead with campus grounds maintenance and larger grounds projects
Assist with preparation set-up and breakdown for sporting and special events
Complete routine grounds irrigation and maintenance work as detailed on work schedules and as directed by the Facilities/Grounds leadership
Correctly identify and make general repairs to minor grounds irrigation and facility-related problems within the employees training and qualifications
Report immediately any damage or defects of athletic fields grounds irrigation systems facilities equipment and other school property
Assist with general maintenance repair and campus improvement projects as assigned
Drive motorized equipment as required for maintenance duties
Maintain a supply of grounds irrigation and maintenance supplies and equipment; properly account for materials and equipment
Maintain security of buildings equipment tools and grounds equipment
Comply with safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment
Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity; normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. as required in a normal grounds and maintenance environment.

Required Activities: Walking sitting standing stooping reaching talking handling hearing carrying bending kneeling climbing ladders and operating grounds maintenance equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; must be in full communion with the Catholic Church
Excellent communications skills verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees school community and the general public
Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
Ability to work independently and identify grounds irrigation and maintenance needs without waiting for direction
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; hours may vary depending on the needs of the school
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
Ability to successfully pass a background criminal history and credit history check
Be able to read directions equipment instructions and label safety warnings; must be safety-conscious
Knowledge skills and experience in handling grounds maintenance equipment irrigation systems landscaping tools and general maintenance tools
Ability and willingness to learn new grounds irrigation landscaping and maintenance skills as needed

Education and Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent education preferred
Previous experience in landscaping groundskeeping maintenance custodial work construction or a similar position preferred
Experience operating landscaping or grounds maintenance equipment preferred

Covenants of Employment:

St. Augustine Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values teachings and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the Zero Tolerance Policy no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the school when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

Required Experience:

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