Groundskeeper

City of Tucson • Toms River, NJ

12d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Groundskeeper position at the City of Tucson's Parks and Recreation Department maintains the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetics of parks and recreational facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid and Unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License
• You MUST provide your education documents at the practical assessment. This can include: High School Diploma/Transcripts, GED, College Degree/Transcripts.
• The following pre-employment medical tests apply to this position: • 75lb Lift Test • Basic Physical • Twinrix Vaccine (Hep A & Hep B Combo)

Responsibilities

• Performs routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, pruning trees, and planting flowers.
• Operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Performs routine inspections by driving city vehicles to various parks to perform basic repairs of parks equipment and amenities including playground equipment, benches, fences, and irrigation systems.
• Maintains cleanliness by picking up litter, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning restroom facilities.
• Assists in special projects such as park renovations, event setup, and seasonal decorations.
• Collaborates with other team members to ensure efficient park operations.
• Upholds safety standards and regulations while working in public areas by ensuring proper handling and storage of chemicals and equipment.
• Provides friendly and informative assistance to park visitors by responding to inquiries and requests regarding park facilities and amenities.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED