Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Sierra Vista • Sierra Vista, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, maintains landscaped areas in and around City sports fields, City buildings and grounds, community parks, traffic islands, roadsides, works on special projects, supports special events, and other duties as assigned. FLSA status: Non-Exempt. Essential functions included in the job description may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience in general maintenance work.
• A valid Arizona driver's license required.
• Availability for weekend work required.
• Available for on-call duties as needed.
• Applicants must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the department to include morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Arizona Pesticide Applicator License with License Category: Right of Way / Weed to be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Park Maintenance/landscaping experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Prunes trees, trims shrubs, mows, and edge s.
• Responsible for trash and weed control.
• Supervising Department of Correction (D.O.C.) workers (as utilized).
• Performs sports field maintenance, including irrigation system installation and repairs.
• Performs sprinkler and drip irrigation repairs and adjustments, fencing, top dressing, and base/plate/anchor installation.
• Assists with over seeding, aerating, and mowing operations.
• Assists with parks construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, paving blocks, and electrical repair.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Assists in assembling new and / or repairing existing playground equipment.
• Helps with set-up and operation of special events as needed.
• Maintains municipal sports facilities.
• Repairs bleachers, backstops, and fencing.
• Sprays herbicides for pre-emergent and spot spraying of weeds, utilizing various chemicals, within landscaped areas.
• Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and turf; landscaping, crushed granite, and rocks.
• Lines and drags baseball infields; installs new sports fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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