School Landscaper

Maintain and Perform Minor Repairs

• Weeds landscaped planting beds
• Mows and edges lawn areas and fence lines
• Edges and trims around walkways, sidewalks, flower beds and against walls
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve appearance and growth
• Sprays lawn areas with herbicides to control undesirable weeds as directed
• Maintains all landscape equipment and tools in good working condition and demonstrates proficiency of use (pole saws, chainsaws, lawn mowers, etc.)
• Waters lawn areas using timed and manual irrigation system methods
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to irrigation systems
• Affirms exterior play areas and equipment are safe
• Monitors grounds and playground areas and responds to any unsafe situations
• Empties exterior trash cans and picks up exterior trash
• Aids with field preparation for sporting events
• Rakes rock areas to maintain uniform spreading, especially around playground equipment
• Blow sidewalks to keep free of rocks and debris

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of professional landscape experience
• Knowledge, skills and interest in improving and maintaining landscape quality throughout the campus
• Willingness to follow all company work rules, including safety rules as defined in the company handbook and follow all required PPE for landscape duties
• Ability to work independently in a quality manner
• Ability and willingness to fill in for custodial duties as needed and to support school events which may require extra hours
• Ability and willingness to be flexible regarding work hours to support needed campus coverage, particularly in the absence of the Campus Manager
• Ability to communicate, both in writing and orally, technical information in a way that is understandable to people without technical training
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff from various areas of responsibility
• Self-motivated and able to work in a quick paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must have ability to work safely with mechanical and manually operated landscaping equipment and tools and work outside in high temperatures (up to above 100 degrees) on a regular basis
• May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 40 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; to enter data into a computer keyboard; to research identified job related duties using the Internet and other resources; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Background Checks

• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check
• AZ Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times

Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time
• This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion
• This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration
• Local and in-state travel required

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement