Groundskeeper

2026-27 Groundskeeper
- Pinnacle HS

Paradise Valley USD 69 Pinnacle HS
- Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paradise Valley Unified School District

Job : 5551840
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

High School Groundskeeper

Location:
Pinnacle High School

12 months, 8 hours/day

Grade 13, $15.44/hour

Non-Interim Position

Start Date: 7/1/2025

Purpose Statement

The job of High School Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of providing 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.

This job reports to Site Administrator and/or Lead Ground

Esse
ntial Functions

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 job site.

Other Functions

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

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including tractors; weed whips; mowers; hand and power tools; etc.; adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is 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…