PT Groundskeeper - Parks

City of Kingman•City of Kingman, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kingman is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to join its Parks & Recreation team. The role maintains parks, sports fields, medians, rights-of-way, landscaped areas, facilities, and other public spaces. Work includes grounds, turf, and facility maintenance such as mowing, planting, irrigation upkeep, minor building repairs, and custodial duties. The position works under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent or Crew Leader and may provide guidance to part-time or temporary workers. The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in keeping public spaces clean and safe, and is reliable, safety-minded, and able to follow instructions while working independently or with a team. Employees may perform physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions. The City describes a workplace safety and wellness program that encourages employees to report hazards and unsafe practices, wear required personal protective equipment, and participate in safety committee activities. The City has more than 400 full- and part-time employees across 30 divisions and serves over 30,000 residents.

Requirements

Some experience maintaining parks, golf courses, landscaped areas, or related facilities.
Basic knowledge of custodial tasks, minor building repair methods, irrigation systems, tools, equipment, and safety practices, including OSHA.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift and carry objects, work outdoors, and complete tasks according to daily schedules.
Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
Any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Mow, trim, water, seed, fertilize, top-dress, and condition turf in parks, sports fields, and landscaped public spaces.
Plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Prepare sports fields for games and tournaments.
Perform custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms and windows, emptying trash, removing debris, and washing surfaces.
Remove graffiti and help keep public facilities safe and usable.
Inspect and clean restrooms, drinking fountains, ramadas, playgrounds, courts, and other facilities.
Perform minor semi-skilled building repairs, such as painting, plumbing, or carpentry.
Maintain and repair lawn equipment and report unsafe conditions or equipment problems.
Operate, maintain, and adjust irrigation systems, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and other specialized turf equipment.
Assist with installation and repair of sprinkler lines and heads.
Set up and take down equipment for recreation programs and special events.
Install, maintain, and repair sports equipment such as goals, nets, and field markings.
Assist with construction or enhancement of park facilities and maintain records of completed work.
Follow safety practices, report hazards and unsafe work practices or accidents, wear required personal protective equipment, and support safety committee activities.