Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Part Time - Cactus Yards

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Part Time to support the Cactus Yards site. The role involves turf maintenance, mowing, trimming, planting and general landscape duties, with an expected 20–26 hours per week and a non-benefited status.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, six months of grounds or related experience, a valid Arizona driver license, and the ability to operate mowers, chainsaws and other power tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Six months of grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, equipment operation, and manual labor experience or training.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Performs turf maintenance cultural practices utilizing motorized equipment.
• Mows, trims, weeding, planting, cultivation, fertilization, watering and pruning operations.
• General landscape and cleanup duties, including trash/debris removal, graffiti removal and litter pickup.
• Maintains trees using chainsaws, stump grinders, pole saws and chippers.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Power tools

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaw

Stump grinder

Pole saw

Mower

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Part Time. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

There are three current vacancies - this posting is only for the vacancy outlined below.

All vacancies may require weekend availability

• One part-time, non-benefited position at Cactus Yards, expected to work between 20-26 hours per week.

Grounds Maintenance Worker - reports to the Grounds Maintenance Worker III. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Performs turf maintenance cultural practices utilizing motorized equipment.
• Performs mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, cultivation, fertilization, watering and pruning operations
• Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal and litter pickup.
• Performs tree maintenance utilizing chainsaws, stump grinders pole saws and chippers.

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Six months previous experience and/or training in grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, equipment operation, and manual labor.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Arizona Driver License

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances
• Skill in equipment operation including multi and single deck mowers, utility vehicles, tractors and attachments including aerators, gannons, top dresser, vacuum, rotiller, etc.
• Skill in power tool operation including chainsaw, polesaw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer, etc.
• Skill in cleaning and maintenance of facilities
• Skill in working in a team environment and have customer service skills

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.