GROUNDS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR (4956)

DEPARTMENT: Construction & Facilities

WORK YEAR: 12 Months

SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Grounds Equipment Operator provides safe and presentable grounds and athletic fields by operating a variety of equipment in the care and maintenance of District grounds, lawns, plants, trees, and fencing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives and operates equipment to include trucks, tank trucks, and tractors with a variety of attachments, jackhammers, air compressors, cement mixers, heavy rollers, backhoes, sweepers, crane, aerators, and mowers.
• Grades, levels, mows, and maintains athletic fields and grounds.
• Installs and repairs concrete, asphalt, and concrete block as needed.
• Installs and repairs chain link fences.
• Plants, trims, and fertilizes lawns, shrubs, trees, and grounds.
• Adjusts and lubricates tools and machinery. Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains supply inventory, requisitions supplies, as necessary. Maintains paperwork (electronic or hard copy) and processing of work orders.
• Estimates cost of materials and labor in relation to job.
• Maintains assigned equipment, tools, facilities and assigned vehicles.
• Makes emergency service calls. Assists other departments with tasks and projects as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• equivalent; AND four years of grounds maintenance and heavy equipment operation experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid Class A Commercial Arizona Driver's License is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Skill in safely operating heavy equipment commonly used in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of general grounds and landscaping techniques.
• Skill in following safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed throughout campuses and District facilities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures, potentially dangerous tools and equipment, and hazardous chemicals.
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions (e.g. stand, turn, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, push, pull, and, work at heights, climb ladders).
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:

Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone:  602-764-1100
E-mail:  PUHSDComplaints@phoenixunion.org