Maintenance Worker Entry (Grounds) - Facilities (Camp Verde)

Yavapai County Government • Camp Verde, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Department is seeking an Entry-Level Maintenance Worker specializing in grounds maintenance for our Camp Verde location. This position involves performing semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance tasks of routine difficulty under direct supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid Arizona State Applicators license (Turf and Ornamental & Right of Way Categories) or obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Knowledge of proper use and care of power and hand tools used in a variety of trades and grounds duties.
• Knowledge of maintenance, repair, and grounds duties.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for irrigation sprinkler pipe repairs.
• Knowledge of procedures, materials, and operation of equipment used in maintenance work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and required preventative measures.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Ability to operate small power-driven machinery.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to dig up ground using a pick, shovel, spade or other tools and move debris as directed.
• Ability to prioritize given tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and under close supervision.
• Ability to mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using personal protective equipment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing a range of landscaping renovation, restoration, and maintenance duties.
• Performs a variety of general labor and grounds keeping duties.
• General labor includes a variety of tasks, including landscaping, furniture/office moves, and parking lot upkeep.
• Participates in educational training as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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