School Landscaper

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Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the general maintenance of landscape and grounds; maintains and performs minor repairs to grounds maintenance equipment; performs related duties as assigned.

• Maintains the general appearance of exterior landscaping in a quality manner by following daily, weekly, monthly and annual landscape schedules
• 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
• Assures 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
• Assists with field preparation for sporting events
• Rakes rock areas to maintain uniform spreading, especially around playground equipment
• Blows sidewalks to keep free of rocks and debris
• Follows Landscape Management Guide, Landscape Schedules, Field and Ground Treatment Schedules and Annual Soil Testing Reports; makes recommended changes as needed

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of professional landscape experience.

• Minimum one year of professional landscape experience (prefer 2-5 years).

• Knowledge, skills and interest in improving and maintaining landscape quality throughout campus.
• Knowledge of care and upkeep of play fields, landscaped areas, walkways, parking lots and all other campus exterior areas.
• Charging all safety rules, including use of PPE.
• Ability to work independently in a quality(Edit) manner.
• Willingness to fill in for custodial duties and support school events requiring extra hours.
• Flexibility regarding work hours to support needed campus coverage, particularly in the absence of the Campus Manager.
• Excellent communication, both orally and in writing, to convey technical information to non‑technical staff.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a quick‑paced environment.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Work safely with mechanical and manually operated landscaping equipment and tools; work outside in high temperatures (up to >100°F) on a regular basis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Typical duties include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 40 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Must sit or stand for extended periods; enter data into a computer; read computer screens and printed material; hear and understand speech on the telephone and in person.

• Required to pass a criminal history background check.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• Position may require lifting objects up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• May require sitting for long periods histori; talking on the phone; standing, kneeling, stooping and engaging in concentration.
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