Grounds Maintenance Worker (Grade 4)
About The Position
Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in maintaining grounds, cleaning, custodial, and delivery duties. This position has department-specific responsibility. Responsible for cutting/edging grass, trimming trees and shrubs, and maintaining grounds; cleans and maintains exterior landscaping, sidewalks and parking areas of County parks and facilities; installs, maintains and repairs sprinklers and irrigation systems including pipes, valves and sprinkler heads to allow for proper watering of grounds and landscape plants; installs, maintains and repairs irrigation controls, timers, pump controls, flood-irrigation valves; operates powered equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, sod cutters, chain-saws, and brush trimmers; applies pesticides for weed control and pest control (State-issued applicator license required); identifies and reports repair needs to Supervisor; makes minor repairs when appropriate; cleans and empties exterior trash bins; may sort and deliver supplies and materials; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of grounds, landscaping, and/or custodian work experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
- Requires successful completion of a background check
- Knowledge of County policies and procedures
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and sanitizing buildings and grounds, and related custodial operations
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Skill in maintaining safety standards
- Skill in operating equipment and/or systems
- Skill in following written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work in varying extreme weather conditions
- Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
- Ability to stand and bend (30%)
- Ability to walk and stoop (20%)
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation
Nice To Haves
- Must obtain and maintain State of Arizona pesticide applicator license within six months of hire
Responsibilities
- Cutting/edging grass, trimming trees and shrubs, and maintaining grounds
- Cleaning and maintaining exterior landscaping, sidewalks and parking areas of County parks and facilities
- Installing, maintaining and repairing sprinklers and irrigation systems including pipes, valves and sprinkler heads
- Installing, maintaining and repairing irrigation controls, timers, pump controls, flood-irrigation valves
- Operating powered equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, sod cutters, chain-saws, and brush trimmers
- Applying pesticides for weed control and pest control
- Identifying and reporting repair needs to Supervisor
- Making minor repairs when appropriate
- Cleaning and emptying exterior trash bins
- Sorting and delivering supplies and materials
- Performing other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
