GROUNDSKEEPER
Job Description
TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CATEGORY: Classified
TITLE: Groundskeeper
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns of school grounds. Perform general maintenance on
landscaped areas surrounding the schools. Assist skilled craft, warehouse technicians and school based
staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
2. One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of grounds (preferred)
3. State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
4. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is
ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by
incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Mow lawns, remove debris from stairs and walkways; rake leaves; and edge sidewalks.
* Prune trees and shrubs; plant shrubs; trees and flowers; pulls weeds.
* Check sprinklers; perform irrigation activities; and water trees, shrubs and lawns.
* May operate equipment such as mowers, trucks, skiploaders, chainsaws, brush trimmers, weed
whackers, and a variety of hand tools.
* Maintain and repair equipment and tools as needed.
* Assist with moving tables, chairs and other furniture.
* May assist in various custodial duties and the maintenance of other areas.
* Perform maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
* Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds care
* Knowledge of the operation, use and routine maintenance of grounds power equipment and tools
* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
* Skill in operating grounds maintenance equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hazardous chemicals and dangerous machinery
Exposure to extreme weather conditions
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Lifts, moves, or carries objects weighing up to 80 pounds
Frequently bending, stooping, climbing, reaching
WORK YEAR: 12 months
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Facilities Management
GRADE: 34
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation
SUPERVISES: N/A
PREPARED: March 2000
REVISED: July 2022
CATEGORY: Classified
TITLE: Groundskeeper
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns of school grounds. Perform general maintenance on
landscaped areas surrounding the schools. Assist skilled craft, warehouse technicians and school based
staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
2. One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of grounds (preferred)
3. State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
4. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is
ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by
incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Mow lawns, remove debris from stairs and walkways; rake leaves; and edge sidewalks.
* Prune trees and shrubs; plant shrubs; trees and flowers; pulls weeds.
* Check sprinklers; perform irrigation activities; and water trees, shrubs and lawns.
* May operate equipment such as mowers, trucks, skiploaders, chainsaws, brush trimmers, weed
whackers, and a variety of hand tools.
* Maintain and repair equipment and tools as needed.
* Assist with moving tables, chairs and other furniture.
* May assist in various custodial duties and the maintenance of other areas.
* Perform maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
* Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds care
* Knowledge of the operation, use and routine maintenance of grounds power equipment and tools
* Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
* Skill in operating grounds maintenance equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hazardous chemicals and dangerous machinery
Exposure to extreme weather conditions
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Lifts, moves, or carries objects weighing up to 80 pounds
Frequently bending, stooping, climbing, reaching
WORK YEAR: 12 months
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Facilities Management
GRADE: 34
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation
SUPERVISES: N/A
PREPARED: March 2000
REVISED: July 2022
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Job Reference #: 42EAE37ABF739915A205034FDD022965