Groundskeeper (Maintenance)

Job Details Job ID: 5551472 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 23, 2026 Starting Date: Immediately Locations District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona Job Description REPORTS TO Plant Manager FLSA STATUS Non-exempt SUPERVISES Yes DEPT Maintenance & Facilities FTE 1.0 WORK CALENDAR 253 GRADE I APPROVED REVISED 1/29/2020 SUMMARY: Maintain an attractive, safe, clean, and secure school, related buildings, and adjacent grounds for students, staff, and the public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Maintain and cares for district grounds. - Cultivate soil as needed and plants seeds, trees and shrubbery under the direction of the Plant Manager. - Prune trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance of grounds. - Mow lawns and edges sidewalks with appropriate equipment. - Fill with soil, gopher holes and any other uneven and hazardous areas of the grounds. - Fertilize trees and shrubs on a regular semiannual basis. - Report promptly major repairs needed on grounds equipment to supervisor. - Connect and depose of leaves, chippings and refuse. - Connect sprinkling equipment. - Inspect shrubs and trees for evidence of disease of pests and treats with sprays or chemicals as needed. - Maintain and recommends purchases of suitable supplies, tools and equipment used in maintaining grounds. - Adjust and repairs such equipment as lawnmowers, sprinklers, and hedge shears. - Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce an attractive appearance. - Assist with facility maintenance as needed. - Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors. - Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. - Other job related duties as assigned. EDUCATION: - High school diploma or G.E.D. required. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: - Three (3) or more years of experience in grounds maintenance work. LICENSING: - Obtain and maintain valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC). KNOWLEDGE OF: - Techniques and methods for organizing and prioritizing work. - Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work. - Standard system functions and methods of assigned work. - Project management principles and practices. - Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices. - Safety practices relating to the handling, storage, and use of chemical products and equipment. - Cleaning, sanitation, and health standards. - Uses and properties of supplies and equipment. - Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment). - Customer service principles. - Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment. - Modern office technology. SKILL IN: - Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands. - Comprehending reference books and manuals. - Providing attention to detail in assignments. - Operating assigned tools and equipment. - Providing customer service. - Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. - Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is mainly performed in an indoor environment; moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions and intense noise. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. Position Type: Full-Time Benefited Salary: $16.32 Per Hour Welcome to District Maintenance & Facilities, Surprise, AZ Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year. Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program. Contact Information Dysart USD HR Department 15802 North Parkview Place Surprise, Arizona 85374 Phone: (623) 876-7000 Email: [email protected]