Temporary Parks Worker I - (Part-Time)

City of Goodyear; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Goodyear is seeking a Parks Worker I for the Parks & Recreation Department. This temporary, part-time role performs clean-up of parks, splash pads, playgrounds, sports fields, and courts, along with light landscape maintenance and equipment repairs. Schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

Ideal candidates should be self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work in a team that values safety and efficiency. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Requires basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Requires ability to complete work orders and general correspondence.
• Requires good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clean-up duties at parks, splash pads, playgrounds, sports fields and courts.
• Perform minor landscape maintenance and equipment repairs including sprinklers and turf maintenance.
• Assist with safety procedures and LEAN process efficiencies within a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Math basics

Writing basics

Education

Less than high school equivalency

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

**This is a Temporary, Part-time opportunity with the Parks & Recreation Department within the Parks Division. The length of this temporary assignment will vary an the hours will not exceed 19 hours per week.**

Our Parks & Recreation department is looking for a Parks Worker I who will perform clean-up of public parks, splash pads, playground equipment, sports fields, and courts; minor landscape maintenance; repairs on equipment, sprinklers, and turf maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starting, motivated individual with great communication skills that thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also have previous custodial and landscape experience in addition to the availability to work a varied schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will become part of a collaborative team that places a high value on safety and maximizes LEAN process efficiencies.

The City of Goodyear prides itself on providing the finest municipal services to our community. We are guided by our core values of :

Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and included. We understand that having employees who represent all aspects of our community drives us to deliver outstanding service. If you share our core values, passion and dedication, we would be excited to have you join "Team Goodyear".

Examination Process: Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview.

Examination process for the position will include:Interview

• This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
  • Performs clean up duties by cleaning ramadas, playgrounds, patios and sidewalks; cleaning offices, recreation rooms, restrooms and locker rooms. Power washes graffiti on block walls and other areas including rights-of-way and retention areas.
  • Performs landscape maintenance duties by digging trenches and holes, planting, irrigating, cultivating, fertilizing, weeding, trimming and pruning; picking up leaves and litter, installing sod and performing irrigation renovation; installing and removing trash receptacles, picnic tables, benches and signs.
  • Maintains landscaping by mowing, line trimming, picking up debris, aerating, scalping and seeding turf, planting, trimming and removal of plant material. Sprays pesticides in parks and ROW; and removes downed trees in parks and ROW.

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge is equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read irrigation manuals, training guides, standard operating procedures and MSDS manuals.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: This position requires the ability to complete work orders and general correspondence.
• Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
• Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
• Technical Skills: Limited Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Limited analysis and independent thinking is utilized.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. The purpose of interactions is primarily the sharing of information.