Grounds Worker I

OVERVIEW:

To perform grounds keeping duties as required by district standards; to maintain the cleanliness and safe conditions of a school environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor; must have a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Knowledge in the use and care of grounds equipment and supplies preferred
• Knowledge in all phases of landscape installation and maintenance preferred
• Knowledge and experience in proper and safe use of grounds supplies and equipment
• Knowledge in the preparation and layout of athletic fields helpful
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees and school staff

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install new and maintain established and existing landscaped areas (mow, trim, prune, fertilize and water turf, plants, shrubs, and trees)
• Install, overseed, fertilize and maintain athletic fields
• Program and perform maintenance on manual and automated irrigation systems
• Apply fertilizers and soil amendments as required or instructed
• Operate and maintain all necessary grounds equipment to provide an appropriate level of landscape maintenance

 ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Maintain accurate inventory records to determine supply and equipment requirements
• Retrieve and compile information as required from usage of products
• Assist, as directed by supervisor, in special landscape projects and events
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities