Parks & Public Spaces Groundskeeper

City-of-Kingma; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kingman is seeking a Groundskeeper to join our Parks & Recreation team, responsible for maintaining parks, sports fields, medians and other public spaces. Tasks include mowing, irrigation upkeep, minor repairs, and custodial duties under supervision.

You should enjoy outdoor work, be safety‑minded, and able to lift heavy objects. The role requires early mornings, some weekends and overtime, with a Arizona driver's license.

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.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, water, seed, fertilize, top-dress, and condition turf areas in parks, sports fields, and landscaped public spaces.
• Plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Prepare sports fields for games and tournaments.
• Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, removing debris, washing surfaces, cleaning windows, and maintaining public areas.
• Inspect and clean restrooms, drinking fountains, ramadas, playgrounds, courts, and other facilities; perform minor repairs and maintain equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and adjust irrigation systems, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and other turf equipment; assist with installation and repair of sprinkler lines.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Irrigation systems

OSHA safety practices

Heavy manual labor

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

City of Kingman is seeking a Groundskeeper to join our Parks & Recreation team, responsible for maintaining parks, sports fields, medians and other public spaces. Tasks include mowing, irrigation upkeep, minor repairs, and custodial duties under supervision.

You should enjoy outdoor work, be safety‑minded, and able to lift heavy objects. The role requires early mornings, some weekends and overtime, with a Arizona driver's license.