Technician I, Grounds
Salary
$17.60 - $22.88 Hourly
Location
Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00119
Department
Prescott Landscape
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description of Position
Under direct or lead work of a Ground Supervisor or Grounds Lead, performs
duties assisting with grounds tasks which include operation of equipment and
completion of daily grounds maintenance, landscape projects, on-call for snow
removal, and all other duties as assigned.
Assists with maintenance related duties under the direction of the Grounds
Lead
Operation of common hand and power tools to complete required tasks
Completion of work orders and related paperwork on an electronic work
order system
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
Valid AZ Driver's License and a clean driving record
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to follow work direction and work as a part of a team
Ability to adapt to workplace and workload changes
Ability to perform the safe operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools
Accuracy and attention to detail with regard to work orders and
timekeeping
Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates
dependability toward the performance of job duties
Aptitude to learn new tasks quickly
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and managers in person, by
phone, and by email
Ability to work in an environment that promotes teamwork and strong work
ethics
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Progressive work experience in skilled trades
Experience working with the public, students, faculty, and staff while
providing customer service
Knowledge of construction and maintenance of buildings and grounds
Work experience in a community college/higher education environment.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. Valid AZ Driver's License. High school diploma or GED
equivalent.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to use fingers and hands to handle, or feel.
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is
frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to
25 pounds, occasionally lift 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move
over 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed
to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic
chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold, and extreme heat. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit
package:
HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: College's partial payment of premiums
toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by
employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible
medical or dependent daycare costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services
for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress,
family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as
vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at
twice of the employee's annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage
of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term
life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability
(replacement income insurance), and Workers' Compensation
(compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job
injuries or occupational diseases)
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional
Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement
annuity based on age and years of contribution)
Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees' contributions to designated tax-
deferred annuities
Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated
may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
LEAVE BENEFITS
Vacation : 10 days of Vacation leave annually. NOTE: For employees
who work an amount of contractual days, there will be no earned vacation.
Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave annually. NOTE: Employees working
less than full time or an amount of contractual days will receive a
proration of sick leave.
Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which
are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of
personal business
Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active
military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time
employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, 3 days
at Thanksgiving, Winter/year end break (10 days), Martin Luther King
Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.
OTHER BENEFITS
Breaking Bread: 32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery.
All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall
and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center
Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in
additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist
YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish
Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the
employee's regular pay at the rate of $175 per month. Employees that are
interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can
schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing
center.
Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank
account(s)
Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff, their legally
married spouse, and eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full
program of coursework without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab
fees and market-based additional fees
Sabbatical: Faculty, professional, and administrative staff may apply
for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous
service
Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Benefits and Services: Local community discounts to faculty
and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.
01
Do you have the minimum required job-related experience listed in the job
description?
Yes
No
02
Do you meet all other minimum requirements listed in the job description?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
Yavapai College
Address
1100 E. Sheldon Street
Prescott, Arizona, 86301
Website
https:// www. yc.edu/hr
