Groundskeeper

$19.17 - $21.34/hourly, DOE

Gade: 106

Work Schedule:
Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• Winter and summer schedules may vary.

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Performs a full range of grounds maintenance duties including mowing, weeding, planting, fertilizing, and pruning of shrubs, hedges, and trees. Uses variety of tools including lawn mower, chain saw, hedge trimmer, pole saw, tractors, chippers, leaf blower, etc. to maintain college grounds. Completes irrigation system repairs and installations, athletic fields preparation and maintenance, and refuse/recycling pick-up/collections throughout the campus. May perform mechanical maintenance on departmental equipment, tools, and machinery for use in departmental operations.

30% – Performs routine and preventive maintenance and installation of irrigation systems. Conducts periodic inspections to ensure proper system operation.

30% – Assists with athletic field maintenance and preparation. Supports campus events through setup and related maintenance activities.

20% – Performs general groundskeeping duties including mowing, weeding, pruning, planting, and watering flowers, shrubs, and trees in accordance with all applicable safety and OSHA guidelines. Maintains assigned areas free of trash, recycling, and landscape debris.

10% – Maintains and repairs assigned equipment and tools to ensure proper working condition.

10% – Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of formal or informal education or experience which assures the ability to read, write, and speak at a level sufficient for the successful completion of the job duties as described.

1. Two (2) years of experience safely performing general landscaping and groundskeeping duties in a highly populated environment serving diverse populations.

2. Working knowledge of standard landscaping and groundskeeping practices, including proper pruning and tree-trimming techniques.

3. Two (2) or more years of experience working with irrigation systems and related requirements.

4. Two (2) years of experience maintaining tools and equipment to support daily operations.

5. Experience operating and maintaining basic groundskeeping tools and equipment, including but not limited to blowers, mowers, tractors, string and bladed trimmers, chippers, rakes, pruners, hoses, generators, and pumps.

6. Experience maintaining athletic turf for sports use, including operation of riding lawn mowers.

7. One (1) year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience within the past two years.

• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver’s license (or equivalent) is required.
• Must meet minimum standards regarding driving college district vehicles, carts and equipment:
  (http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements)
• May be required to work at multiple sites and/or locations.
• May be required to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Will regularly be required to work outdoors in a variety of temperature and environmental conditions.
• Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily. Appropriate PPE will be required and provided by the department in appropriate situations.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Apply on or before March 20th, 2026 to be considered.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.