Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Job ID : 321435

Location : Mesa Community College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Hiring Salary Range

19.17 - $21.34 / hourly, DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5am - 1 : 30pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.

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We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper performs a full range of grounds maintenance and gardening duties; assists in various related construction and landscaping projects; and prepares other special venues according to the user's request or published specifications.

Essential Functions

30% - Mows lawns, trims, prunes trees, fertilizes, maintains irrigation systems, waters, sweeps walkways and building entry ways.

25% - Performs herbicide and pesticide applications, digs trenches, cultivates, plants and transplants, spreads mulch, rakes leaves / debris

20% - Operates various grounds equipment, such as tractors, mowers, edger's, trimmers, spreaders, aerators, top dressers, etc.

25% - Moves equipment and outdoor fixtures; operates parking lot sweepers and dump truck; empties trash receptacles; ensures safe working conditions and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of formal or informal education or experience which assures the ability to read, write, and speak at a level sufficient for the successful completion of the job duties as described.

Desired Qualifications

A. Experience working grounds maintenance in a college or large property (20 acres or more)

B. Experience working on gardening beds and / or planting trees

C. Two (2) year of experience with procedures related to irrigation systems

D. Two (2) years of experience overseeding and fertilizing turf

E. Two (2) years of experience using heavy equipment

such as tractors and mowers

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving :

https : / / www.maricopa.edu / about / careers / application-information#mvd

If moving from out of state)

Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving :

https : / / www.maricopa.edu / about / careers / application-information#mvd

May be required to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions

May be required to travel to other campus locations

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses / locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at https : / / www.maricopa.edu / about / careers .

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at strategicstaffing@mesacc.edu prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Arizona time.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review : June 29, 2025

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.maricopa.edu / psp / MCPAHPRD / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321435&PostingSeq=1

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