Grounds Maintenance Worker III

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker III to lead and train a team responsible for the upkeep of parks, fields, and facilities. The role requires coordinating irrigation systems, scheduling, safety practices, and ensuring work aligns with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has several years of landscape maintenance experience, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years of landscape maintenance experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time staff.
• Oversee maintenance of grounds, athletic fields, irrigation systems, and related facilities.
• Program, operate, and repair irrigation control systems.
• Prepare reports, manage work orders, and track performance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation systems

Athletic field maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Baseline Hydropoint

Job description

Overview

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

This position requires weekend work based on the needs of the work group.

Job Description

The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and ensure assigned staff are trained and capable of performing in alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards. Responsibilities include the maintenance of grounds, parks, athletic fields, irrigation systems, turf, trees, shrubs, playgrounds, sport courts, and associated facilities, as well as the tools and equipment necessary to perform these duties. Practical experience maintaining commercial irrigation systems for sports fields, parks, and golf courses—particularly with Cloud-based irrigation controller systems such as Baseline/Hydropoint—is desirable. Candidates should be safety-conscious, manage time wisely, and possess interpersonal and communication skills needed to build positive relationships with customers and co‑workers and work effectively independently and as part of a team.

• Interview, hire, train, supervise, guide, evaluate, and review full-time division staff; process and approve employee payroll for both full-time and contract employees.
• Oversee Ground Maintenance Workers I & II and Custodians, maintenance of timecards and approvals, performance reviews, and corrective measures for subordinates.
• Train and oversee maintenance staff using industry techniques and standards, including safe equipment practices and general cleaning practices.
• Promote shared responsibility, teamwork, and continuous improvement by assisting the supervisor in planning, organizing, observing, and directing various ground maintenance activities.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, documents, and related performance records; maintain data in computerized systems; submit, close, and assign work orders.
• Program, operate, and repair stand‑alone and cloud‑based automated irrigation control systems; participate in Water Conservation initiatives and irrigation efficiency goals.
• Prepare athletic fields and courts for sports activities; measure, lay out, and paint field lines, mound, home plate, pitching rubber, batter’s box, base anchor housings, infield skin work, and bullpens.
• Perform specialized installation, maintenance, and repair work related to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Oversee staff and contractor work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards and plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience in landscape maintenance; basic landscape design, tree and shrub planting techniques, herbicide, pesticide and fertilizer application, commercial irrigation system installation and repair, and athletic field maintenance.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities to perform the work.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in staff supervision, facility and public safety collaboration with internal and external contractor oversight, budget oversight, work order system utilization, irrigation system maintenance, athletic facility/field maintenance, turf care and maintenance, arbor care and maintenance, landscape care and maintenance, sport court and playground upkeep, special event and tournament support, equipment operation and care, and manual labor.

Licensing/Certifications (Four within 12 months)

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Sports Fields Managers Association: Certified Sport Field Manager
• Irrigation Association: CLIA, CLWM Certification
• International Society of Arboriculture: Certified Arborist, Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist
• Pesticide applicator license – Core, Turf and Ornamentals, Right of Way/Weeds, Arizona Department of Agriculture
• National Recreation and Park Association: CRPR, CPSI
• Professional Grounds Management Society: CGM Certified Grounds Manager
• LATP Backhoe I & II
• Baseline I and II
• Groundkeeper University
• A.A. Degree in related field
• B.A./B.S. Degree in related field
• Smartscape
• CDL
• Turf grass management certification
• Sustainable Landscape Management Certification

This position requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

This is an at‑will position and is FLSA non‑exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of its workday outdoors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

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.