Parks Groundskeeper: Turf Care, Irrigation & Field Prep

City-of-Kingma; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kingman is seeking a Parks Groundskeeper to support our Parks & Recreation team. You will maintain parks, fields, medians, and public spaces, performing mowing, irrigation upkeep, minor repairs, and custodial duties.

You should be comfortable with physical labor in all weather, able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Valid AZ driver’s license required; prior park or course maintenance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Some experience in maintaining parks, golf courses, landscaped areas, or related facilities.
• Basic knowledge of custodial tasks, minor building repair methods, irrigation systems, tools, equipment, and safety practices (including OSHA).
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift and carry objects, work in outdoor conditions, and complete tasks according to daily schedules.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Grounds & Turf Maintenance: Mow, trim, water, seed, fertilize, top-dress, and condition turf areas in parks, sports fields, and landscaped public spaces.
• Custodial & Public Space Upkeep: Sweep, mop, clean restrooms, empty trash, remove debris, wash surfaces, clean windows, and maintain public areas.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and clean restrooms, fountains, ramadas, playgrounds, courts, and perform minor building repairs.
• Irrigation & Specialized Equipment Operation: Operate, maintain, and adjust irrigation systems, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and related equipment.
• Event, Recreation & Department Support: Set up and take down equipment for programs and events; assist with park facility improvements and record-keeping.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Heavy manual labor

Driver's license

OSHA safety practices

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Lawn equipment

Hand tools

Job description

City of Kingman is seeking a Parks Groundskeeper to support our Parks & Recreation team. You will maintain parks, fields, medians, and public spaces, performing mowing, irrigation upkeep, minor repairs, and custodial duties.

You should be comfortable with physical labor in all weather, able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Valid AZ driver’s license required; prior park or course maintenance is a plus.