Groundskeeper - Kino Sports Complex

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pima County is hiring multiple Groundskeepers for Kino Sports Complex, the largest outdoor sporting and entertainment venue in southern Arizona. Groundskeepers perform groundskeeping and maintenance work to ensure sports fields in assigned areas of the complex are safe and prepared for sports and special events. Work assignments may vary depending on department needs and are communicated by a supervisor.

The role includes maintaining fields and grounds, supporting event setup and cleanup, monitoring pump-house water readings, keeping maintenance and inventory records, and participating in annual OSHA risk-management and CPR training. Some positions may require an Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements. The position requires a post-offer physical and/or drug screen and is subject to pre-employment background screening.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing duties in landscape, grounds maintenance, arborist, equipment operator, general handyman, or similar work in a specific skill, craft, vocation, trade, or operational area. Relevant experience and/or training or education from an accredited trade school, college, or university may be substituted.
• Alternatively, six months of experience within Pima County in a helper-level or similar-level position.
• A valid driver license at the time of application.
• A valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment and a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review for suitability to operate county vehicles.
• Some positions require a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsements at appointment or before completion of an initial or promotional probation period; applicable physical requirements and drug and alcohol testing standards apply.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and sensory requirements, including frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or knowledge of irrigation on native turf soil and sand base.
• Experience with or knowledge of sporting field layouts.
• Experience with turf maintenance or landscaping skills.
• Experience leading or supervising youth, community service workers, inmates, and/or volunteers performing routine cleanup and maintenance duties.
• Experience and practical skills with computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping duties, including mowing, aerating, and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Maintain and prepare fields for sports and special events, including painting foul lines and logos, checking measurement accuracy, laying sod, and repairing potholes.
• Take daily water readings at the complex pump house, maintain the maintenance log, and report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform maintenance before and after scheduled events, including controlling traffic, setting up barricades, event setup, and post-event cleanup.
• Maintain documentation for inventory, ordering, and purchasing groundskeeping supplies.
• Maintain logs for equipment repair and inspection and for the use of safety equipment.
• Participate in annual OSHA risk-management and CPR certification training.

What This Job Offers

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