Scottsdale Unified School District
Sr. Facilities Services Specialist - IGA - Facilities & Building Services (38354
Scottsdale Unified School District, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Sr. Facilities Services Specialist – IGA – Facilities & Building Services (38354)
Position Objective – The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and grounds care work in the landscape maintenance field in support of the School District’s IGA with the City of Scottsdale. The position is a journey level position and is not supervisory. Work is performed under general supervision by the Grounds Supervisor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Policing ball fields and maintaining surrounding facilities to ensure areas are safe, litter free and clean.
Trash pick-up, raking, shrub and tree pruning, planting, trimming, fertilizing and general upkeep of district fields utilized by after school sports programs.
Check irrigation systems, install, maintain and repair irrigation lines, heads and controllers; troubleshoot problems; minor repairs; and assist in inspection of contractor projects.
Preps baseball fields and recreation softball fields by dragging compacted soil and high spots and fills in dirt to obtain a smooth surface; maintain infields and running areas to obtain optimum playing conditions.
Use a variety of hand tools, operate an EZ‑GO cart and drive district vehicles.
Work independently with little or no immediate supervision and make proper decisions using sound judgment.
Calibrate seed and fertilizers to uniformly plant seed or fertilize turf; calibrate and apply correctly liquid fertilizer and herbicides.
Plants and prunes trees and shrubs utilizing proper methods according to Arizona Landscape Professional Standards.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education & Experience Any combination of training, education or experience equivalent to one (1) year experience at the Maintenance Worker I level or grounds maintenance landscape work experience.
Licensing & Certifications
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with no major driving citations in the last 12 months.
Arizona Pest Control Applicator certification (turf and ornamental status and weed control E and F) within the first six months of hire if required.
Certified Landscape Auditor, Professional Ground Certification, Arizona Certified Professional District Cal‑Sense Controller/Water Management within one year of hire if required.
Knowledge
Proper landscape industry standards to plant and prune trees and shrubs.
Commitment to quality and continuous learning.
Safety procedures; inventory principles; applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards; record‑keeping principles; mathematical principles; safe work practices.
Skills
Work independently with little or no immediate supervision.
Calibrate spreaders for application of liquid and granular fertilizer, herbicides, and warm and cool season grass seed.
Operate all related landscape maintenance equipment including chain saws and other equipment weighing up to 80 lbs.
Operate personal computer, telephone and radio communications equipment.
Safely operate EZ‑GO cart and drive district vehicles.
Lift, empty and carry trash bags or cans weighing approximately 50 lbs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, other departments and school staff.
Demonstrate the willingness to assume ownership in completion of assigned tasks.
Complete work orders, routes, and safety checklists in a complete and readable manner.
Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.
Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Policing ball fields and maintaining surrounding facilities to ensure areas are safe, litter free and clean.
Trash pick-up, raking, shrub and tree pruning, planting, trimming, fertilizing and general upkeep of district fields utilized by after school sports programs.
Check irrigation systems, install, maintain and repair irrigation lines, heads and controllers; troubleshoot problems; minor repairs; and assist in inspection of contractor projects.
Preps baseball fields and recreation softball fields by dragging compacted soil and high spots and fills in dirt to obtain a smooth surface; maintain infields and running areas to obtain optimum playing conditions.
Use a variety of hand tools, operate an EZ‑GO cart and drive district vehicles.
Work independently with little or no immediate supervision and make proper decisions using sound judgment.
Calibrate seed and fertilizers to uniformly plant seed or fertilize turf; calibrate and apply correctly liquid fertilizer and herbicides.
Plants and prunes trees and shrubs utilizing proper methods according to Arizona Landscape Professional Standards.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education & Experience Any combination of training, education or experience equivalent to one (1) year experience at the Maintenance Worker I level or grounds maintenance landscape work experience.
Licensing & Certifications
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with no major driving citations in the last 12 months.
Arizona Pest Control Applicator certification (turf and ornamental status and weed control E and F) within the first six months of hire if required.
Certified Landscape Auditor, Professional Ground Certification, Arizona Certified Professional District Cal‑Sense Controller/Water Management within one year of hire if required.
Knowledge
Proper landscape industry standards to plant and prune trees and shrubs.
Commitment to quality and continuous learning.
Safety procedures; inventory principles; applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards; record‑keeping principles; mathematical principles; safe work practices.
Skills
Work independently with little or no immediate supervision.
Calibrate spreaders for application of liquid and granular fertilizer, herbicides, and warm and cool season grass seed.
Operate all related landscape maintenance equipment including chain saws and other equipment weighing up to 80 lbs.
Operate personal computer, telephone and radio communications equipment.
Safely operate EZ‑GO cart and drive district vehicles.
Lift, empty and carry trash bags or cans weighing approximately 50 lbs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, other departments and school staff.
Demonstrate the willingness to assume ownership in completion of assigned tasks.
Complete work orders, routes, and safety checklists in a complete and readable manner.
Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.
Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
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