Head Groundskeeper Job

Please apply online at https://valleychristianaz.org/about/employment/

The Head Groundskeeper will be responsible for the overall maintenance and beautification of the schools' outdoor spaces. This includes landscaping tasks such as trimming trees, weeding, mowing, and maintaining sports fields, as well as ensuring the upkeep of irrigation systems, lawn care equipment, and clearing debris. You will play a key role in maintaining the safety and aesthetic appeal of our campus, ensuring a welcoming and well-kept environment for students, faculty, and visitors. Additionally, you will serve as the primary liaison with external vendors for outdoor maintenance contracts and will eventually lead a small team, working together to uphold the beauty and functionality of our school grounds. This position requires working at the Tempe and Chandler campus locations.
Role and Responsibilities:

Maintains VCS grounds by cutting, mowing, edging, and trimming grass, plants, and shrubs as appropriate
Operates various hand tools and power equipment as needed to perform duties
Performs general cleanup of grounds and facilities including parking areas
Removes debris, leaves, brush, and weeds from walkways, stairs, parking facilities and other areas
Monitors and maintains the watering needs of our landscaping across all campuses
Promotes and adheres to all recognized safety practices and standards
Contributes to the beautification of the VCS campus by offering his or her expertise in landscaping design
Works with any third-party contractors to ensure that VCS standards for outdoor common areas are met
Oversees the landscaping budget
Communicates with stakeholders including campus principals in a professional and expeditious manner
Attends staff and departmental meetings as required
Adheres to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes and codes
Performs other related assigned duties

Qualifications and Skills:

Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that serves as a consistent testimony to others
Faithfully attend and financially support a local church that shares our school’s beliefs
Must possess intermediate to advanced gardening knowledge
Must have a positive attitude with a strong work ethic
Must possess a drivers license and be eligible to operate school vehicles using school insurance
Must be able to operate a computer and related software applications
Must be able to work independently of others but also be a team player willing to help out on special projects
Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Basic proficiency in English is required to effectively perform job duties, including communication with staff, students, and vendors.
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate sound judgment
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work prolonged periods of time outdoors
This position requires very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and using safety measures to do so
May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, etc.
Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
Requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story) and use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
Continual walking throughout the campuses
Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
Ability to work in noisy and crowded school environment
Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
Occasionally requires driving
Requires visual acuity for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems
Requires working safely outdoors in varying temperatures and occasionally working in and around dust, fumes, and odors
Tempe campus - work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs
Tempe campus - able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency
Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events

Background Check Statement:

VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Please apply online at https://valleychristianaz.org/about/employment/

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Other Benefits

Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100+ students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our three East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, a Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona, and AZ Central's Top Workplaces 2024. For more information visit, www.valleychristianaz.org.