High School Groundskeeper - Pinnacle HS

2025-26 High School Groundskeeper - Pinnacle HS

Paradise Valley Unified School District

Location: Pinnacle High School

Term: 12 months, 8 hours/day

Grade: 13, $15.44/hour

Position Type: Non‑Interim

Start Date: Immediately

The job of High School Groundskeeper is performed to provide support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for grounds maintenance services at an assigned High School; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area(s) and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities. The position reports to the Site Administrator and/or Lead Ground.

• Attends unit meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g., storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Consults with athletic and administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling grounds maintenance activities.
• Maintains job‑related grounds‑keeping equipment (e.g., mowers, loaders, trucks, weed trimmers, blowers, chain saws, etc.) for the purpose of the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Operates job‑related grounds‑keeping equipment (e.g., mowers, loaders, trucks, field‑marking equipment, weed trimmers, blowers, chain saws, etc.) for the purpose of providing services in an efficient and timely manner.
• Plants and/or spreads a variety of landscaping materials (e.g., plants, grass, bushes, trees, rocks, bark, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares and maintains grounds and athletic fields (e.g., fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g., valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills: Required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill–based competencies include operating equipment used in grounds maintenance (including tractors, weed whips, mowers, hand and power tools, etc.) and adhering to safety practices.

Knowledge: Required to perform algebra and/or geometry; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge–based competencies include methods of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc., along with safety practices and procedures.

Ability: Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use job‑related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, utilize specific processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals, handle similar types of data, and work with a variety of job‑related equipment. Problem‑solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans within prescribed guidelines.

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision…