Grounds Maintenance Worker II

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Overview

Job Title: Grounds Worker II - Location: District Wide, as assigned - Reports To: Grounds Supervisor - Job Goal: To assist the Facility Supervisor in maintaining a safe and clean school environment for students and staff. - Qualifications: Valid Arizona driver's license Experienced with various grounds maintenance tools and equipment Knowledge of sprinkler systems and ability to repair such systems Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work with staff, teachers, and students at various educational levels Proficient communicator with excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of district staff and with a diverse community Able and willing to work in a team atmosphere Ability to work independently when necessary Ability to use constructive techniques to resolve conflict - Skills: - Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. - Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. - Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan. - Responsibilities: Work closely with and maintain open communication with the Principal and Facility Manager to provide a safe and positive student and staff environment. - Terms of Employment: 12-month, hourly/non-exempt position under FLSA. Placement on classified salary schedule by the Director of Human Resources dependent upon education and experience. Benefits: All approved benefits for classified employees. Must pass Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance check. Must be a United States citizen or have valid work visa at date of hire with the ability to maintain all changes in visa status; must report immediately. Photo identification and work visa (if necessary) will be needed for fingerprint clearance card and I-9 documentation prior to first day of work. - Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel. - Required Documentation: Proof of MMR vaccination Valid government-issued identification or current work visa with expiration date Unofficial copies of transcripts accepted with applications; official transcripts due upon job offer Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint card transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation, word for word, by an acceptable translator. Additional information: The Casa Grande High School District #82 prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Revised 07/2025
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem-solving situations.
• Customer service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace.
• Cuts lawns, trims, and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Maintains and repairs sprinkler systems.
• Rakes and bags or burns leaves.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, and walks; paints fences and outbuildings.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as a lawn mower, and spreader.