Groundskeeper - Kino Sports Complex
About The Position
Kino Sports Complex is seeking multiple Groundskeepers to perform groundskeeping and maintenance work and ensure that sports fields within assigned areas of the complex are safe and prepared for sports and special events. Work assignments may vary according to departmental needs and are communicated by a supervisor. The position includes maintaining fields and grounds, operating and inspecting equipment, supporting event setup and cleanup, recording water readings and equipment information, and maintaining records for supplies and safety equipment. The successful applicant must meet the stated experience requirement and hold the required driver licenses. The position also requires a post-offer physical and/or drug screen and pre-employment background checks.
Requirements
- One year of experience in landscape, grounds maintenance, arborist, equipment operator, general handyman, or similar duties 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 position or similar-level job.
- Valid driver license at the time of application.
- Valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment and a clean driving record.
- Subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review for suitability to operate county vehicles.
- Some positions may require a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements at appointment or before completion of an initial/promotional probation period; positions requiring a CDL are subject to applicable physical requirements and drug and alcohol testing.
- Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.
- Successful candidates must complete post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
- Requires a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
- Able to meet the described physical and sensory requirements, including operating and inspecting equipment and vehicles, handling tools and equipment, and 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’s pump house, maintain the maintenance log, and report issues to appropriate personnel.
- Perform maintenance duties 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 safety-equipment use.
- Participate in annual OSHA (risk management) training classes and CPR certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
