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