Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Part Time (Parks)

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Gilbert is hiring part-time Grounds Maintenance Worker I positions in Gilbert, AZ. The roles involve turf care, mowing, pruning, and general landscape maintenance using mowers, tractors, and hand tools.

Two vacancies are available, both up to 26 hours per week with non-benefited status. Weekend availability may be required. Compensation is hourly and varies with experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience in grounds maintenance or related fields preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform turf maintenance and cultural practices using motorized equipment.
• Mow, trim, weed, plant, fertilize, water and prune landscapes.
• Clean up trash, graffiti removal, litter pickup and general site maintenance.
• Operate trees maintenance tools like chainsaws and chippers as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Chainsaw

Pole saw

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 - one of which is posted separately. All vacancies may require weekend availability:

• One part-time, non-benefited position expected to work no more than26 hours per week.
• One part-time, non-benefited, limited-term position expected to work no more than 26 hours per week. This position is approved through June 30, 2027, with the ability to extend based on Town needs.

The 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.
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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.

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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.