PT Groundskeeper - Parks
City Of Kingman
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Job summary
City of Kingman is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to maintain city parks, fields, medians, and public spaces. You will perform mowing, planting, irrigation upkeep, basic repairs, and custodial tasks under supervision.
Ability to lift heavy objects, work outdoors in all weather, and meet daily schedules is required. Valid Arizona driver's license and willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays are essential.
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.
- Remove graffiti and ensure facilities remain safe and usable.
- Inspect and clean restrooms, drinking fountains, ramadas, playgrounds, courts, and other facilities.
- Perform minor semi‑skilled building repairs such as painting, plumbing, or carpentry. Maintain and repair lawn equipment and report unsafe conditions or equipment problems.
Skills
Education
Job description
We’re looking for someone to join our Parks & Recreation team as a Groundskeeper, helping maintain parks, sports fields, medians, rights-of-way, landscaped areas, and other public spaces. In this role, you’ll perform a wide range of grounds, greens, turf, and facility maintenance tasks, including mowing, planting, irrigation upkeep, minor building repairs, and custodial duties. This position works under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent or Crew Leader and may provide guidance to part‑time or temporary workers.
We’re looking for someone to join our Parks & Recreation team as a Groundskeeper, helping maintain parks, sports fields, medians, rights-of-way, landscaped areas, and other public spaces. In this role, you’ll perform a wide range of grounds, greens, turf, and facility maintenance tasks, including mowing, planting, irrigation upkeep, minor building repairs, and custodial duties. This position works under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent or Crew Leader and may provide guidance to part‑time or temporary workers.
You enjoy working outdoors, take pride in keeping public spaces clean and safe, and are comfortable performing physical labor in all weather conditions. You’re reliable, safety-minded, and able to follow instructions while completing daily tasks independently or as part of a team.
- 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.
What You’ll Do For The City Of Kingman
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. Remove graffiti and ensure facilities remain safe and usable.
Inspect and clean restrooms, drinking fountains, ramadas, playgrounds, courts, and other facilities. Perform minor semi‑skilled building repairs such as painting, plumbing, or carpentry. Maintain and repair lawn equipment and report unsafe conditions or equipment problems.
Operate, maintain, and adjust irrigation systems, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and other specialized turf equipment. Assist with installation and repair of sprinkler lines and heads.
Set up and take down equipment for recreation programs and special events. Install, maintain, and repair sports equipment such as goals, nets, and field markings. Assist with construction or enhancement of park facilities and maintain records of completed work.
The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.
The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small‑town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River.
With more than 400 full and part‑time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high‑quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive.
For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal, Choose Kingman Economic Development page and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information.
Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service
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2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Gallagher Best‑in‑Class employer. This award recognizes our commitment to supporting better employee wellbeing and building a resilient organizational culture.
- Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
- Telemedicine available at $0 cost‑sharing through AZ Blue Telehealth for general medical and behavioral health.
- Flexible spending (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA)
- The City of Kingman offers a maximum allocation of $35.41 per pay period for individual coverage and up to $70.83 per pay period for family coverage towards the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Over the span of 24 pay periods, this totals a maximum of $850 for individual coverage and up to $1,700 for family coverage. Contributions are typically available approximately 5-7 business days after each pay date.
- Employer‑paid group basic life insurance coverage for employee and dependents on medical plan
- Supplemental group insurance and third‑party options available
- Personify Health, our comprehensive well‑being platform designed to push you towards good health in mind, body and spirit
- Participation incentives with up to $300 redeemable annually
- Digbi Health, a gut‑microbiome and genetics‑based virtual care program designed to support individuals with obesity, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other chronic conditions.
- Sword, a physical therapy program that can be done anywhere, anytime. Includes women's pelvic health therapy!
- Multiple on‑site preventative screenings and services
- Work/Life support services through SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Six free counseling sessions annually.
- The Northwest Arizona Employee Benefit Trust (“NAEBT”), to which the City of Kingman is a member, posts it meeting Notices, Agendas and Minutes on the NAEBT website, which can be found at www.naebt.org.
- 12 paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday each year.
- 16-35 paid vacation days per year
- 6.15 hrs. 1-5 years; 7.69 hrs. 5-10 yrs.; 9.23 hrs. 10-15 yrs.; 10.77 hrs. 15+ yrs.
- Shift fire personnel accrue leave at 1/3 more per pay period.
- 3.69 sick hours per pay period (approx. 9-12 sick days per year)
- Shift fire personnel accrue leave at 1/3 more per pay period.
- Part-time/seasonal employees earn 1 hours of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
- Other leave types available, including bereavement, military training, and jury duty.
- Leave donation program
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 annually
- Shift differential pay (2nd & 3rd shift)
- Bonus Programs
- Skill‑based, Certification & Bilingual Pay
- Clothing Allowance for Uniformed Personnel
- Service Awards at 5 ($500), 10 ($1000), 15 ($1500), 20 ($2000)+ years of service
- Mission, Vision, Values (MVV) Excellence Awards
- Safety Awards
- Biannual All‑Employee BBQ Lunch
- Annual Employee Pool Party
- City matching to AZ State Retirement System & Long Term Disability (ASRS)
- Additional retirement solutions available through optional third‑party on pre‑tax basis, including 457‑deferred compensation and Roth IRA.
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