Grounds Equipment Operator (Effective XXXX-XXXX SCHOOL YEAR) at Tucson Unified School District

SUMMARY
Operates equipment used for facilities maintenance.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years experience operating a variety of industrial equipment.
OR
Equivalent trade school training.
Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement.
Mechanical skills or experience.
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.  
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Valid Arizona Driver’s license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) 

MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees. 

Post-offer/pre-employment lift test.
ADOT (Arizona Dept. of Transportation) Medical Certificate required after hire.
Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
Location: Operations - Broadway & Kino Parkway
Classification: Blue Collar 

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day 
Work Calendar: 12 month  

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.  For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.