Parks Maintenance Worker

TOWN OF CHINO VALLEY • Chino Valley, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, maintains the Town’s parks and facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in landscaping or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with heavy equipment including excavator, backhoe, dump truck, hydraulic auger, sod cutter, and tampers.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Herbicide Applicator License for turf and ornamentals or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Turf and tree management practices and methods.
• Landscaping methods and practices.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
• Rules and regulations for chemical spraying.
• Equipment safety practices.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff, contractors, vendors, suppliers and the general public.
• Maintain written records.
• Use chemical spraying equipment.
• Use landscaping equipment.
• Use various power and hand tools.
• Maintain an inventory of material, supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains assigned Town facilities.
• Maintains parks equipment.
• Supports turf agronomic and maintenance program for Town parks, facilities and grounds.
• Performs weed abatement; removes trash; cleans bathrooms.
• Makes repairs of vandalized areas.
• Operates irrigation equipment for turf coverage; makes adjustments and repairs to sprinkler lines, timers and valves.
• Operate machinery/equipment used in cemetery site opening and closing. Interment site work as assigned.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Town by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Supports the relationship between the Town and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and Town staff; enthusiastically promotes the Town’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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