Groundsworker, Full-Time - West Valley

Suncityaz; Sun City, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

401(k) plan with Company Match

Company paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Free bowling during Open Bowl

Job summary

Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. in Sun City, AZ is hiring for a grounds crew position to perform landscape maintenance and lawn bowl greens upkeep across multiple RCSC locations.

The role requires operating landscaping equipment, irrigation timers, and lifting up to 50 pounds; valid Arizona driver’s license is needed. Starting rate is $16.50/hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating landscape equipment and tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of irrigation timers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows, rakes, waters, weeds, mulches, prunes, plants and fertilizes as directed.
• Digs and fills holes; may mix/finish small amounts of concrete.
• Cleans sidewalks, roadways, and open areas.
• Lifts and transports objects to and from the work site.
• Assists with irrigation installations and repairs.
• Operates moisture meter.
• Records maintenance data accurately.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Operate machinery

Irrigation timers

Lift up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work in all weather

Trailer hitching

Tools

Moisture meter

Mowers

Tractors

Top dressers

Chainsaws

Job description

Career Opportunities at Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc.

Careers At Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc.

Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. offers a variety of part- and full-time employment opportunities. We are always looking for qualified individuals.

RCSC Human Resources Information

Hours: 7:30am to 4pm | Monday through Friday
Location: at 10626 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351
Phone: [phone]| Email:[e-mail]

LOCATION: All Recreation Centers of Sun City Properties

NOTE: Grounds crew meets at the same central location every day, then disperses from there.

Monday - Friday 4am - 12am

Starting rate: $16.50/hour

Some of the BENEFITS you will receive: $2 Golf greens fees, Free driving range balls, Free Bowling during Open Bowl, Life-Work balance, Health Insurance options, 401(k) plan with Company Match, Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, etc…

Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks related to landscape maintenance, lawn bowl greens maintenance and grounds maintenance at various Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. (RCSC) locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mows, rakes, waters, weeds, mulches, prunes, plants and fertilizes as directed.
• Digs and fills in holes for various reasons and may be required to mix, pour and finish small amounts of concrete.
• Cleans sidewalks, roadways, and open areas.
• Lifts and transports various objects to and from the work site.
• Assists with fabrication of lawn bowl related backboards and plinth boards for lawn bowl reconstruction work.
• Assists with irrigation installations and repairs as needed.
• Operates hand held moisture meter.
• Accurately and consistently records information related to maintenance work or tests performed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate various types of machinery and tools including, but not limited to, chain saws, riding and walk behind mowers, verticutters, lawn rollers, tractors, top dressers, moisture meters, trimmers, blowers, pole saws, vacuums, jack hammers, chemical sprayers, mechanics hand tools, shovels, picks, wheel barrows, hoes and brooms.
• Experience in adjusting electronic irrigation timers for watering, or familiarity with it.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds and to seek help and/or provide assistance to others with any object(s) over that weight.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Able to hitch and unhitch trailers, and pulling equipment or utility trailers safely.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Involves moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises
• Involves climbing, walking, seeing, hearing, breathing and carrying items
• Requires physical activity including squatting, lifting, pushing and pulling
• Involves exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.