Equipment Operator - Grounds

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Job Summary:

To operate equipment used in trade to prepare ground locations for immediate use of for next phase of construction; to repair surfaces or structures to ensure health and safety of students, district personnel and public.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Grounds. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install flood and sprinkler irrigation lines, berms, chain link fences, playground equipment, etc. to maintain the safety and attractive condition of facilities
• Maintain equipment and tools to make minor repairs and to perform routine maintenance
• Prepare work orders to provide information to document work activities
• Prepare a variety of ground locations by trenching, grading, etc. to ready the site for immediate use of for the next phase of construction
• Repair asphalt drives, parking lots, irrigation lines, walls and fences, etc. to ensure the health and safety of students and district personnel
• Respond to emergency situations (i.e. fallen trees, damaged block walls, broken irrigation lines, etc.) to resolve or assist in the resolution of immediate health and safety concerns
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Transport various materials including sand, dirt, playground equipment, supplies and debris to and from job sites in a timely manner
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Valid, or ability to obtain within 90 days, Arizona CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement
• Construction work or manual labor experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Two years’ experience with construction related hand and power tools
• One year experience operating tractor/loaders with attachments

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to operate equipment used in trade (i.e., dump truck, tractor front end loaders, skid loader, tractor with box scraper, bucket truck, etc.)
• Knowledge of “Blue stake” color codes and markings
• Knowledge of athletic field layout, construction and renovation
• Ability to perform work assignments in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with coworkers and supervisors

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Most work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions — heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Includes lawns, athletic fields, playgrounds, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaped areas
• Frequent exposure to loud noises (from mowers, trimmers), dust, pollen, chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides), and moving machinery
• Long periods of walking, standing, or pushing equipment (e.g., mowers)
• Operating powered equipment often involves repetitive hand, arm, and foot movements
• Ability to regularly lift and/or to move up to 50 pounds and on occasion lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.