Part-Time Maintenance Worker -Parks/Sports Fields

City of Sierra Vista • Sierra Vista, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Part-Time Maintenance Worker performs routine maintenance work for Park Facilities, Sports Fields, and Building Grounds. The primary task is working with Arizona Department of Corrections inmates and assisting full-time Sports Field and Building Grounds crews. The position is non-exempt and may include weekend work and emergency callouts. The anticipated schedule starts at 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and special events; the schedule is determined by departmental needs.

Work includes park facility upkeep, general landscaping, sports-field preparation and maintenance, and assistance with construction projects. Duties may include cleaning public restrooms, managing trash, setting up and cleaning up events, pruning, mowing, weed control, irrigation repairs, field lining and dragging, installing or repairing sports-field fixtures, and assisting with construction activities. The role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and strenuous physical activity, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Applicants must submit a high school diploma or GED and any required licenses or endorsements. A valid driver's license is required. City positions require a pre-employment drug test under the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy; use of recreational marijuana violates that policy. The City provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Submit required documentation of high school diploma or GED, licenses, and endorsements.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices.
• General knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and materials used in sports-field and building-grounds landscape maintenance and repair.
• Basic knowledge of equipment and machinery operation and maintenance.
• Skill operating vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to follow and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to operate and maintain assigned power tools and equipment, including chainsaws, weed string trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, tree saws, and pruning equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous work.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug test under the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Arizona Department of Corrections inmates and full-time Sports Field and Building Grounds crews.
• Perform park facility maintenance, including cleaning public restrooms, trash control, event setup and cleanup, and special projects.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as pruning, mowing, raking, removing branches and leaves, weed control, and maintaining decomposed granite areas.
• Assist with irrigation repairs, turf aeration, over-seeding, topdressing, and fertilizing.
• Prepare and maintain sports fields, including lining and dragging fields; controlling trash; assisting with fencing, bleacher, and backstop installation and repairs; and installing bases, plates, and anchors.
• Assist with construction work, including concrete pouring, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, and paving blocks.
• Operate and maintain assigned vehicles, mechanical equipment, power tools, and other equipment.
• Follow safety practices and oral and written instructions; maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
• Respond to weekend work and emergency callouts as required.

What This Job Offers

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