Groundskeeper​/Maintenance Technician

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/ Grounds Worker
• Date Posted: 1/16/2026

Tanque Verde USD is seeking a Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician. This 12 month position is full-time and benefit eligible. This position typically reports to building Principals and to the Director of Operations.

• Directs the scheduling and work of Grounds contractor
• Develops and implements plans for Ornamental and Turf pest management on district fields.
• Ensures the operation of irrigation systems and repairs or coordinates the repair of systems as needed
• Purchases, inventories and maintains proper storage of pest control chemicals and equipment.
• Responsible for district compliance with application logs and records as required by state and federal regulations.
• Maintains calendars for applications and coordinates with athletic directors, principals and groundskeepers to ensure smooth operation of field spaces as integral parts of school facilities.
• Seasonally works with the Maintenance department as grounds tasks decrease. Maintenance work includes plumbing, electrical, light construction and other duties as assigned.
• Ensures the timely and proper mowing and trimming of turf areas including play fields, athletic fields and courtyards.
• Performs seasonal transitions of turf areas to weather tolerant turf species. (over seeding)
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of equipment, tools, procedures of grounds construction and care.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, soil amendments and equipment used in grounds care and gardening.
• Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to problem-solve and apply good judgment and to know when to ask for help from others.
• Ability to accept direction and modify daily work plans as directed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more; to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; to bend and stoop.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• May require a current Arizona Type D driver's license;
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education as approved by the district.

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:38:56 PM CST.