Groundskeeper - Parks and Recreation Department

Job ID 62296 Job Category Parks Resources Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

-----------------------

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 185 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform maintenance of parks, or other landscaped areas. Some positions exercise lead responsibilities over unskilled employees. The groundskeeper assignment is responsible for maintaining the attractiveness and cleanliness of the parks and preserve areas. Typical duties include removing trash, trimming trees and removing the branches, raking leaves, pulling weeds, sweeping, mopping, cleaning and stocking restrooms, offices, and shared areas. Other duties include painting, operating and maintaining small power tools such as lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers, and hedgers, digging holes, planting trees and vegetation. Weekend and holiday coverage is required. Candidates that are hired for this position will be hired for the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area and South Mountain Park.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

-------------------

• Ability to communicate orally with co-workers and the public in a one-to-one setting.
• Ability to follow directions to keep areas clean and inviting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn cleaning, maintenance, and gardening methods, materials and equipment such as push and riding mowers, string trimmers, edger and hedge shears. Ability to work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.

SALARY

----------

Pay Range: $18.16 - $26.83 per hour.

Hiring Range: $18.16 - $...