PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER -PARKS/SPORTS FIELDS
CITY OF SIERRA VISTA, Sierra Vista, AZ, United States
Job Title
Under general supervision, performs routine Park Facilities, Sports Fields and Building Grounds maintenance work. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.
Tasks
Performs a wide variety of tasks that support Park Facilities, Sports Field and Building Grounds landscape maintenance programs. Primary task is working with Arizona Department of Corrections inmates assisting the full-time Sports Field and Building Grounds crews within their areas. Park Facilities tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning public restrooms, trash control, assisting with event setup/cleanup and other special projects. General Landscaping tasks include, but are not limited to, pruning trees and shrubs, mowing, raking and removing branches, leaves, and trimmings; trash control, weed control with string trimmers, and raking out decomposed granite areas. Assisting with irrigation repairs, turf aerating, over seeding, topdressing and fertilizing operations. Sports Field tasks include, but are not limited to, lining, dragging and other baseball/softball field prep, trash control, assisting with fencing, bleacher and backstop installation and repairs; base/plate/anchor installation and other Sports Field maintenance and set-up operations. General tasks include assisting with construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, and paving blocks. Position is subject to weekend work and emergency callouts.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce. The general principles, practices, methods, and materials used in Sports Field and Building Grounds landscape maintenance and repair work. Basic knowledge of equipment and machinery operation and maintenance. Skill in operating vehicles, mechanical equipment. Following and carrying out oral and written instructions. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the general public. Operating and maintaining assigned power tools and equipment, such as chainsaws, weed string trimmers, edger's back pack blowers, tree saws and pruning equipment. Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities. Able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous work.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED, AZ driver license required upon hire. Must be able to pass a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Arizona Department of Corrections background check. The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities. The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
Under general supervision, performs routine Park Facilities, Sports Fields and Building Grounds maintenance work. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.
Tasks
Performs a wide variety of tasks that support Park Facilities, Sports Field and Building Grounds landscape maintenance programs. Primary task is working with Arizona Department of Corrections inmates assisting the full-time Sports Field and Building Grounds crews within their areas. Park Facilities tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning public restrooms, trash control, assisting with event setup/cleanup and other special projects. General Landscaping tasks include, but are not limited to, pruning trees and shrubs, mowing, raking and removing branches, leaves, and trimmings; trash control, weed control with string trimmers, and raking out decomposed granite areas. Assisting with irrigation repairs, turf aerating, over seeding, topdressing and fertilizing operations. Sports Field tasks include, but are not limited to, lining, dragging and other baseball/softball field prep, trash control, assisting with fencing, bleacher and backstop installation and repairs; base/plate/anchor installation and other Sports Field maintenance and set-up operations. General tasks include assisting with construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, and paving blocks. Position is subject to weekend work and emergency callouts.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce. The general principles, practices, methods, and materials used in Sports Field and Building Grounds landscape maintenance and repair work. Basic knowledge of equipment and machinery operation and maintenance. Skill in operating vehicles, mechanical equipment. Following and carrying out oral and written instructions. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the general public. Operating and maintaining assigned power tools and equipment, such as chainsaws, weed string trimmers, edger's back pack blowers, tree saws and pruning equipment. Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities. Able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous work.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED, AZ driver license required upon hire. Must be able to pass a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Arizona Department of Corrections background check. The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities. The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.