Maintenance​/Grounds Technician

Maintenance/Grounds Technician

Wickenburg USD 9 Operations Department - Wickenburg, Arizona. Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5934770

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Monday–Thursday

The primary focus of this position is the maintenance and care of District grounds, including lawn mowing, trimming, pruning, irrigation, landscaping, playing fields, sidewalks, and other outdoor areas. The employee is expected to maintain safe, clean, and well-kept grounds and facilities and assist the Maintenance Department with additional duties as needed.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

To maintain school buildings, grounds and systems to provide an excellent environment for school operations and to provide a clean, safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works on specialized equipment and materials as necessary, for example: electrical, plumbing, cooling/heating, carpentry, etc.;
• D isconnects, removes, repairs/rebuilds and replaces equipment and facilities;
• Able to diagnose operations problems and provide appropriate remedies;
• Housekeeping of the area assigned and the immediate grounds, sidewalks and entryways;
• Closes and locks all windows and doors in assigned area;
• Maintains accurate job records and keeps them up to date;
• Assists administration with athletic and activity events as assigned;
• Operates vehicles in accordance with Arizona Highway Traffic Division regulations as well as Wickenburg Unified School District policies and rules;
• Performs all work associated with the maintenance of grounds;
• Mows lawns, trims/prunes trees and hedges, waters trees, shrubs, lawns and playing fields as developed in the district-wide grounds maintenance schedule;
• Removes leaves and other debris from sidewalks to create a safe walking area;
• Plants grass, trees and shrubs as determined by department lead;
• Maintains all high pressure irrigation systems and pumps;
• Provides maintenance tasks on fences as needed;
• Ensures the facility is secure by closing and locking all doors and gates when appropriate;
• Complies with all rules, regulations and policies of the Governing Board.
• Demonstrates good safety habits and uses personal protective gear as needed.
• Ability to successfully lift and maneuvered 50lbs.
• Able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION

REQUIRED:

• Maintains valid Arizona Driver’s License;
• Ability to pass a background check and maintain a current Fingerprint Clearance Card.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience and/or training in repair, maintenance, re-building and construction of buildings and operating systems for buildings;
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Successful experience in grounds, maintenance and gardening;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

• To perform the job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…