Grounds and Landscape Assistant - Parks & Recreation (0526)

Nature of Work

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READVERTISEMENT OF JOB POSTING - THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION DO NOT NEED TO RESUBMIT.

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of County parks and open space properties including, but not limited to, general maintenance and care of park landscapes, gardens, lawns, grounds, etc.; acts as a helper for a craftsman or skilled trades worker; may operate a variety of hand and power tools; carries out park cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Please note

This is a temporary full-time position with an end date of September 30, 2026, and does not include benefits.

Typical Duties

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(Illustrative Only)* Performs manual labor * Cleans and maintains County facilities and parks * Identifies and reports needed repairs * Performs grounds maintenance, including weeding, mowing, landscaping, graffiti removal, painting, and trash removal * May perform minor repairs * May assist with special events

*Essential functions of this position include: driving; lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds when loading and unloading trucks; team lifting up to 100 pounds; working with and around other staff and the public. This position works outside most of the time.* Minimum Qualifications --------------------------

Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

The ideal candidate is able to work weekends and holidays; has experience with lawn care maintenance; experience with lawn care equipment use (lawn mower, weed whacker, etc.); experience with landscaping work.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with irrigation systems; minimum of two years of lawn care maintenance; minimum of two years lawn care equipment use; experience in identificati...