Groundskeeper I - Kino Sports Complex

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

4d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs groundskeeping and maintenance work to ensure that sports fields within the assigned areas of Pima County Kino Sports Complex are safe and prepared for events. This role involves a variety of tasks to maintain the sports fields, including mowing, aerating, irrigation system maintenance, field preparation for events (painting lines, checking measurements, laying sod, repairing potholes), managing water readings and maintenance logs, performing pre- and post-event setup and cleanup, and maintaining inventory and equipment logs. The position also requires participation in annual OSHA and CPR training.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing duties in landscape, grounds maintenance, arborist, equipment operator, general handyman or similar duties in a specific skill, craft, vocation, trade or operational area of employment. (Relevant experience and/or training/education from an accredited trade school, college or university may be substituted.)
• Six months of experience within Pima County in a helper level position or other similar level job.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment along with a clean driving record.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Some positions may require possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period.
• Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• Constantly operates and inspects mechanical equipment.
• Constantly positions self to use, inspect, clean or repair tools and machinery.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently required to exchange accurate information.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Frequently moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the manufacturing floor.
• Frequently operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Occasionally moves tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds across the manufacturing floor.
• Occasionally ascends/descends machinery and equipment to repair/service.
• Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping.
• Motion Activity - grasping.
• Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms.
• Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio.
• Vision - operate a motor vehicle, operate machinery, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with/knowledge of irrigation on native turf soil and sand base.
• Experience in supervising youth, community service workers, inmates, and volunteers performing routine clean-up and maintenance duties.
• Experience using computers.
• Experience with/knowledge with sporting field layouts.
• Experience in turf maintenance or landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Performs groundskeeping duties within the assigned areas of Pima County Kino Sports Complex, including, but not limited to, mowing, aerating, and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Performs duties within the assigned areas to maintain and prepare fields for sports and/or special events, including, but not limited to, painting foul lines and logos, checking the accuracy of measurements, laying sod, and repairing potholes.
• Performs daily water readings of the Complex’s pump house, managing the maintenance log and reporting issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs maintenance duties before and after scheduled events at the Complex, including, but not limited to, controlling traffic, setting up barricades, and conducting pre-event set up and post-event clean up.
• Maintains documentation for the inventory, ordering, and purchasing process for Kino Sports Complex groundskeeping supplies.
• Maintains logs within the assigned areas for equipment repair and inspection and the use of safety equipment.
• Participates in annual training classes for OSHA (risk management) and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed