Grounds Journeyman/Lead

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JobID 3696

Location:
  District-Wide (Maintenance & Operations)

 

  JOB GOAL:
To supervise as well as perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of the grounds and athletic fields associated with District buildings.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid Arizona driver’s license.
3. Satisfactory criminal background check.
4. Experience with computers, such as email and work order systems.
5. Position requires the following physical demands:  be able to lift up to 50 lbs, be able to exert 50-60 lbs of force frequently, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
6. Ability to walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop or kneel.
7. Knowledge of hand and power tools.
8. Must have five years of experience in landscape and sprinkler systems.
9. Read and understand blueprints and closeout books.
10. Must be able to work outside in Arizona weather conditions.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  260 Days; 12 Months
COMPENSATION:  $21.77- $25.68
BENEFITS:  As per District policy
REPORTS TO:  Director of Building Operations
HOURS:  40 hours per week - Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
CLASSIFICATION:  Hourly, Non-exempt
 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Supervises all Maintenance Grounds Technicians and Apprentices.
2. Oversees and monitors the planting, trimming, watering, fertilizing and care of the lawn to all district sites.
3. Responsible for major repairs on the drip system, sprinkler system, and time clock.
4. Need to be able to repair all levels of lawn care equipment.
5. Be able to run lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmer, blowers, tractors with their attachment, and pull trailers.
6. Need to know the basics of designing a sprinkler system and how it works.
7. Taking care of the sports field lining: such as, football, baseball, and soccer fields.
8. Making sure that all district sites always look their best.
9. Establish and maintain records for materials and parts required to complete work orders and construction projects.
10. Interface with outside contractors during remodel and new construction projects to insure the District’s requirements are being met.
11. On Call 24/7.
12. Maintain a safe work environment for supervised employees.
13. Being flexible and performing other duties assigned by Maintenance Supervisor.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop or kneel for extended periods of time, as well as to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to exert 50 -60 lbs. of force frequently, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7418  and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.

El Districto Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina en base a su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. El Districto Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las pólizas de no discriminación: Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7418 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone  480-987-5990.