Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Flagstaff•Parks Shop 600 N Thorpe Rd, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a role where you can make a visible impact every day? Our Parks Maintenance Worker plays a key part in keeping our parks, ballfields, and trails beautiful and safe for the community. If you enjoy hands-on work, taking care of outdoor spaces, and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves in all kinds of weather, this could be a great fit for you.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience and/or training relating to parks or grounds maintenance
Valid drivers license

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding and ability to operate heavy equipment i.e., skid steers, backhoes, forklifts, tractors and mowers
Demonstrated working knowledge of irrigation systems and associated repairs
Demonstrated working knowledge in the layout, preparation and care of athletic fields
Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Forestry, Horticulture, Construction Management or related field
Certifications such as: American Backflow Prevention Testing & Repairs, National Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Arborist, ARC View GIS Level I and II, National Playground Installer, Certified Tree Worker, Aerial Lift Specialist, Master Gardener Program, Structural Pest Control License in Rights of Ways Weeds and Turf & Ornamental Spraying)

Responsibilities

Maintains parks, trails and open space as assigned including planting trees and shrubs; maintaining irrigation systems; mowing and trimming lawns, shrubs and trees; weed control; raking leaves; and litter removal.
Assists in disease and pest control and horticulture as requested or needed.
Aerates, eradicates weeds and removes plants as needed or requested.
Reports the necessity for replacements as observed.
Assists with installation, maintenance and repairs (including painting) of park shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, bleachers and trash receptacles as well as scoreboards, soccer goals, park signs, other park structures and irrigation/sprinkler systems.
Assists with maintenance and repairs on sprinkler irrigation systems; installs or assists in installation of new sprinkler systems.
Safely operates construction and maintenance equipment such a pickup trucks, dump trucks, tractors, water trailers, riding mowers, hand mowers, front loaders, backhoes, tillers, aerators, snow blowers, sprayers, spreaders, weed trimmers, pruning tools, trenchers, grinders and hand held tools for the appropriate projects.
May include heavy equipment Plows, shovels, and removes snow to provide useable citizen areas during inclement weather, using snow blower, shovel, hand tools, etc.
Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance, construction, and inspection of parks systems (parks, cemetery, open spaces, etc.).
Maintains operations resources and equipment in regard to inventory control and resource allocation.
Ensures equipment is maintained per fleet policy.
Completes and submits daily work reports, work orders, and payroll timesheets in an accurate and timely manner.
Accepts new work assignments and schedules work hours to meet the needs of the organization.
Cooperates with co-workers, supervisor and other departments to foster the spirit of a team environment.
Communicates ideas clearly and respectfully in order to improve processes.
Understands written and verbal assignments, and asks questions if needed.
Keeps supervisor apprised of issues and concerns within the organization.
Accepts constructive input and implements suggestions for improvement.
Applies chemicals, fertilizers, and other hazardous materials following all safety precautions.
Promotes a culture of safety in the workplace and reports safety hazards when observed.
Provides courteous customer service; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public and internal customers.
Participate in a wide variety of assigned maintenance duties on parks and facilities including repair and installation of irrigation sprinkler heads, lines, and controllers.
Perform equipment repair, adjustments, and lubrication.
Participate in the construction, maintenance and renovation of City parks facilities.
Clean shelters and restrooms as needed and perform plumbing repairs as needed.
Plant and maintain shrubs, flowers, turf, and landscaped areas.
Maintain grounds for municipal buildings and parking lots.
Work alone or as a member of a crew.
Assist in snow operations.
Accept “on call” assignments as needed.
Driving on behalf of the City is an essential function of this position.
When assigned to Cemetery Assignment (Maintenance Workers in the Parks and Cemetery Section may be assigned to work in the Cemetery program on a rotating basis)
Processes invoices and payments made to the cemetery
Assists with the development of vacant areas such as tract layout, surveying and installation of reference monuments.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
Deferred Compensation Options
Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employer Tuition Assistance
Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
Tobacco Cessation Program
Employer Assistance Program
Recognition including Work i versary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
Employee Discounts: Mountain L ine Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers