GROUNDSKEEPER

Position Type :

Support Staff (Non-Classroom) / Groundskeeper

Date Posted : 9 / 12 / 2024

9 / 12 / 2024

Location : Operations

Operations

Date Available : IMMEDIATE OPENING

IMMEDIATE OPENING

Closing Date : 10 / 11 / 2024

10 / 11 / 2024

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Position Length : 12 Month Long

Job Grade : 109

Hourly Rate : $17.36 and up depending on experience

Hours Per Day : 7

Application Procedure : Apply online

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Groundskeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gilbert Unified School District

Purpose Statement

The job of Groundskeeper is done for the e purpose / s o f maintaining attractive grounds area / s and athletic fields; ensuring the availability of required equipment;

protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies, recreational activities and / or athletic events; and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates with site administrators and athletic coaches for the purpose of adjusting irrigation schedules and field preparation.
• Maintains grounds keeping and athletic equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Removes unwanted plants, shrubs, trees, or weeds that are growing out of place.
• Maintains landscaping and athletic fields (e.g. mow / trim lawns, prunes, trims trees / hedges, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
• Tills sand areas and inspects playground on every visit.
• Plants various landscaping materials (e .g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, lawns, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. courtyards, flower beds, layout / line fields, stripping, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and / or athletic events.
• Re pairs playground equipment and irrigation components (e.g. broken lines, sprinkler head s, etc.) for the purpose of providing a functional and safe environment.
• Requests materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate material s are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Transports various items (e.g. athletic and / or grounds keeping equipment, supplies, fertilizer, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site and between school sites as required to complete tasks.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including operating heavy equipment, mowers, hand & power tools, etc.

and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes : method of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc.

method of laying out and lining athletic fields; and safety practices and procedures

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and / or meetings; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes.

Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.

In working with others, Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to mode rate.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the function s of the job include : adhering to safety practices; being attentive to detail;

meeting deadlines and schedules; and working under time constraints.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and / or advising others;

and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling;

frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40 % standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. Education

Less than High School.

Required Testing

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance FLSA Status

Non Exempt Approval Date

July 1, 2020 Salary Grade

Grade 109 12 Month Long

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.

The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs.

The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both.

The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.

To support the District's academic mission by providing emotional, behavioral, social and prevention services to students and their families enabling students to be resilient, successful learners and gain personal and social competencies. Gilbert, AZ

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• Groundskeeper.pdf
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