Groundskeeper II - KSC

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This 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. The role involves performing groundskeeping duties, including mowing, aerating, applying fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides, and maintaining irrigation systems. It also includes preparing fields for sports and special events by painting foul lines, checking measurements, laying sod, and repairing potholes. Daily water readings, managing maintenance logs, and reporting issues are also key responsibilities. The position requires performing maintenance before and after events, controlling traffic, setting up barricades, and conducting clean-up. Additionally, it involves maintaining inventory documentation for groundskeeping supplies and logs for equipment repair, inspection, and safety equipment usage. Participation in annual OSHA and CPR training is required, and the role includes leading other groundskeeping staff in the absence of a supervisor. This job classification is distinguished from the Groundskeeper I by its requirement to possess an Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator and lead other groundskeeping staff.

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 AND possess an Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator license (Category #3-Ornamental and Turf).
Six months of experience within Pima County as a Groundskeeper I or a similar level job and possess an Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator license (Category #3-Ornamental and Turf).
Possess an Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator (Category #3-Ornamental and Turf).
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Must have valid driver license and clean driving record.
Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Pre-employment background checks.
Post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
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, reaching, squatting, stooping.
Motion Activity - grasping.
Hearing Activity - in a noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms.
Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on the radio.
Vision - operate a motor vehicle, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision.
Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with irrigation systems on native turf soil and sand base fields.
Experience applying herbicide and pesticides.
Experience and practical skills with computers.
Experience with/knowledge of sporting field layouts.
Experience in turf maintenance or landscaping skills.
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.

Responsibilities

Performs groundskeeping duties within the assigned areas of Pima County Kino Sports Complex, including, but not limited to, mowing, aerating, applying fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides, 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.
Leads other Groundskeepers in the absence of the supervisor.