Job Description

Position Title: Groundskeeper Lead
Department: Maintenance
Supervisor: District Maintenance Grounds Supervisor
Term of Employment: 12 months
Salary Classification: Grade 19

Performs a variety of grounds keeping and landscape maintenance functions for the athletic fields and grounds of the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD).

Essential Functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following:

• Oversee and Coordinate Crew:
  • Lead to the grounds crew responsible for painting all sports fields, including softball, baseball, football, and soccer.
  • Ensure the crew follows proper procedures for field preparation and maintenance.
  • Assign daily tasks and oversee work quality.
• Field Painting & Maintenance:
  • Ensure all sports fields are properly lined and painted according to regulations.
  • Maintain accuracy in field dimensions and markings.
  • Schedule and coordinate painting to meet game and practice requirements.
• Equipment Oversight:
  • Inspect and maintain painting equipment, mowers, aerators, and other field maintenance tools.
  • Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and report any issues.
  • Coordinate with the supervisor for repairs and replacements.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with the supervisor to align field preparation with athletic schedules.
  • Communicate with coaches and administrators regarding field conditions and any necessary adjustments.
  • Provide updates on crew progress and field readiness.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Ensure all work is performed safely and according to district and sports field regulations.
  • Train crew members on proper equipment use and field preparation techniques.
  • Monitor field conditions and address any safety concerns.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of grounds keeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of care and operation of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Skill in reading, interpreting and understanding relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in following written and verbal directions.
• Skill in operating a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Skill in performing custodial and maintenance functions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED, AND one (1) year of relevant grounds keeping, landscaping, construction or irrigation installation and maintenance experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• Must possess at time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications
• May be required to perform grounds and landscaping maintenance services and repairs while standing, stooping, bending, crawling and working overhead or in trenches.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, and infectious diseases.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment, tools, parts and materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to operate a variety of power and hand tools, equipment and machinery.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions