COCONINO COUNTY, AZ

Grounds and Landscape Assistant - Parks & Recreation (0526)

Flagstaff, AZ, USPosted 4 months ago

Temporary Full-Time Lawn Care Groundskeeping Irrigation Arizona

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Job Description

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 identification of invasive and non-native weeds.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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* Considerable knowledge of: + Basic park and facility maintenance and custodial practices + Operation of power and manual tools + Operation of light landscaping and maintenance equipment, including weed trimmers and backpack blowers + Operations of custodial equipment * Working knowledge of: + Tools, materials, methods, and practices used in park and facility custodial and maintenance work, including but not limited to weeding, trash removal, graffiti removal, painting, restroom cleaning, and minor repairs + Occupational hazards and safety precautions for storing and handling hazardous materials * Ability to: + Work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays + Work extended hours out of doors in varying weather conditions + Perform heavy manual labor + Effectively handle lifting objects weighing up to 60 pounds + Operate various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently + Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public + Follow written and verbal instructions + Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits

package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)