Maintenance​/Custodial​/Groundskeeper

Job Title

Maintenance/Custodial/Groundskeeper – Yuma, Arizona, United States – Full-time. Exempt with no supervisory responsibilities.

The job of Groundskeeper is performed for the purpose of providing grounds maintenance services at assigned sites; ensuring attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities.

• Assists in the application of pesticides for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• 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.
• Coordinates with custodial, grounds, site administrators, and athletic coaches for the purpose of adjusting irrigation schedules, preparing athletic fields, and ensuring a safe environment for participants.
• Estimates materials, equipment, and/or staff resources for the purpose of ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Excavates a variety of district property (e.g., earth, asphalt, concrete, debris, etc.) for the purpose of installing, repairing, improving, and maintaining landscaped areas and fields in a safe and clean condition.
• Hauls a variety of items (e.g., trash, debris, aggregates, etc.) for the purpose of removing unwanted items from facilities in compliance with established guidelines.
• Inspects finished work (e.g., contractors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring quality standards are met.
• Installs sand around playground structures for the purpose of meeting federal safety guidelines.
• Maintains job‑related groundskeeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Maintains playground equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition in compliance with established guidelines.
• Monitors landscaped areas, sprinkler systems, and grounds (e.g., fields, parking areas, courtyards, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs and providing an attractive environment.
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, backhoes, gang mowers, tractors, dump trucks, skid loaders, etc.) for the purpose of constructing and maintaining landscaped areas, fences, parking lots, building pads, and service roads.
• Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g., lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares 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.
• Prepares written materials (e.g., supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.
• 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, mowers, and other heavy equipment etc. for the purpose of ensuring their availability for the use in completing work assignments required at job site.

• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Starting Salary: $31,512.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• This job description is subject to change at any time. By signing this job description, I confirm that I can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If at any point I am unable to perform the essential functions of the job, I will discuss it with management or Human Resources.