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 Driver’s 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 clean-up 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 non-pressurized 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 on-going 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