Classified: General Maintenance / Grounds Worker

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with the planning and implementation of maintenance, construction, grounds, and renovation activities.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and grounds work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds and athletic fields.
• Performs a variety of mechanical duties on mower, tractor, including: replacing fan belts, plugs, oil change, etc.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activity.
• Assists in repair, maintenance, alteration, construction, installation activities and groundskeeping.
• Implements work orders and documents work performed.
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
• Operates and maintains light and medium sized construction and power equipment, and groundskeeper equipment.
• Mows, trims, fertilizes, levels and waters all athletic fields and school grounds.
• Marks all athletic fields for appropriate athletic events.
• Cleans restrooms, parking lots, campus grounds and athletic areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on all athletic and grounds equipment.
• Complies with Safety Rules and Regulations and satisfies OSHA requirements; makes good decisions with safety in mind.
• Works from blueprints, sketches, pictures, or word descriptions to complete a wide variety of maintenance projects, as needed.
• Provides a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community.
• Performs responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• To perform the job successfully, an 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.
• Education / Certificate: High school diploma or equivalent desired; Valid Arizona driver license preferred.
• Experience: Desire three years' experience as a journeyman or equivalent in a maintenance and grounds environment.
• Desire: Desire an exemplary driving record with no more than 8 points in the past 24 months or repeated violations in the past 10 years.
• Computer Skills: Must possess general knowledge in the use of office machines and computers.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; bilingual preferred.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Able to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Able to adapt to flexible schedule changes; able to work outside normal business hours and respond to call-outs.
• Able to organize own work on a daily basis.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Able to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Able to adapt to flexible schedule changes; able to work outside normal business hours and respond to call-outs.
• Able to organize own work on a daily basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• The District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• In addition to federal law requirements, the District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• The District expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.