PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER -PARKS/SPORTS FIELDS

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

Job summary

City of Sierra Vista is seeking a maintenance worker for Park Facilities, Sports Fields and Building Grounds. Under general supervision, you will support landscape and general building tasks, often with inmates assisting the full-time crews.

The anticipated work schedule begins at 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and special events. Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, pruning trees, mowing, irrigation help, field prep, and light construction such as pouring

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license are required.
• Experience in landscape maintenance or park operations is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform Park Facilities, Sports Field and Building Grounds maintenance tasks.
• Assist with event setup/cleanup and other special projects.
• Work with inmates on the Sports Field and Building Grounds crews to support daily operations.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Power tools

Safety compliance

Following instructions

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed trimmers

Backpack blowers

Pruning equipment

Job description

The anticipated work schedule for this position is start time of 6:00 a.m. M-F to include occasional weekends and special events. The schedule will be determined by the needs of the department.

Under general supervision, performs routine Park Facilities, Sports Fields and Building Grounds maintenance work. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential functions included in the job description may include the following tasks, knowledge's, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative onlyand is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Performs a wide variety of tasks that support Park Facilities, Sports Field & Building Grounds landscape maintenance programs. Primary task is working with Arizona Department of Corrections inmates assisting the full-time Sports Field and Building Grounds crews within their areas.

• Park Facilities tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning public restrooms, trash control, assisting with event setup/cleanup and other special projects.
• General Landscaping tasks include, but are not limited to, pruning trees and shrubs, mowing, raking and removing branches, leaves, and trimmings; trash control, weed control with string trimmers, and raking out decomposed granite areas. Assisting with irrigation repairs, turf aerating, over seeding, topdressing and fertilizing operations.
• Sports Field tasks include, but are not limited to, lining, dragging and other baseball/softball field prep, trash control, assisting with fencing, bleacher and backstop installation and repairs; base/plate/anchor installation and other Sports Field maintenance and set-up operations.
• General tasks include assisting with construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, and paving blocks.

Position is subject to weekend work and emergency callouts.

Knowledge of:

• Occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce.
• The general principles, practices, methods, and materials used in Sports Field and Building Grounds landscape maintenance and repair work.Basic knowledge of equipment and machinery operation and maintenance.

Skill in:

• Operating vehicles, mechanical equipment.
• Following and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Operating and maintaining assigned power tools and equipment, such as chainsaws, weed string trimmers, edger's back pack blowers, tree saws and pruning equipment.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities.
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous work.

High School diploma or GED, and a valid driver license are required.

Submission of high school diploma or GED, licenses, and endorsements required.

Additional Information:

The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.