Groundskeeper

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Job Description

Position Description: GROUNDSKEEPER - ATHLETICS\
Classification : Non-Exempt ClassifiedBased on Experience, 40 hours a week, 12 month employee
Salary: ApprovedClassifedCompensation Plan (Education and Experience)
Purpose Statement :To maintain grounds, fields and other outsideareas of the District.

Principal Duties

Dragging, Cleaning & Maintaining the District athletic areas
Substituting if necessary
Mows grass, trims trees, operates a weed eater and performs other grounds keeping activities.
Irrigates allathletic fields and maintains/repairs sprinkler systems.
Assists with spraying by administering herbicides and insecticides
Assists with fertilization of fields and turf areas
Preparing athletic fields/courts for competition and practice
Field painting and chalking
Grooming synthetic turf
Operates hand tools and other light and heavy equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge And Skills Required

Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and techniques.
Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds keeping activities.
Knowledge of and skill to administer herbicides and insecticides
Skill in operating hand tools, mowers and other light and heavy equipment.
Skill in performing basic repair and maintenance techniques and procedures.
Skill in responding to work orders, troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical failures.
Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
Job Requirements: (Minimum Qualifications)

Driver Licencse (Required)
High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
2 years of experience (Recommended)
Herbicide/Insecticide Spray Licensure (Preferred or obtainable within 6-months of hire)
IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
Working Environment**
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. The job isperformed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access toScouting America and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at
Position Type: Full-Time\
Salary: $15.74Per Hour
Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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