Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Part Time - Cactus Yards

Town of Gilbert • Gilbert, AZ

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Gilbert is hiring a part-time Grounds Maintenance Worker I for Cactus Yards. This is one non-benefited vacancy expected to work 20–26 hours per week. The position performs turf and landscape maintenance, grounds cleanup, and tree maintenance using motorized equipment and power tools. The position reports to the Grounds Maintenance Worker III and is at-will and FLSA non-exempt, making it eligible for overtime compensation. Weekend availability may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Six months of previous experience and/or training in grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, equipment operation, and manual labor.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona driver license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Equipment operation skills, including multi- and single-deck mowers, utility vehicles, tractors, and attachments such as aerators, gannons, top dressers, vacuums, and rototillers.
• Power tool operation skills, including chainsaws, pole saws, stump grinders, augers, jackhammers, and hedge trimmers.
• Facility cleaning and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform turf maintenance cultural practices using motorized equipment.
• Mow, trim, weed, plant, cultivate, fertilize, water, and prune.
• Perform general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, and litter pickup.
• Perform tree maintenance using chainsaws, stump grinders, pole saws, and chippers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED