Groundskeeper I - Kino Sports Complex

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

4d•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. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. 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.

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.) OR: Six months of experience within Pima County in a helper level position or other similar level job.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
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.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
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.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

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