Groundskeeper (Parks&Rec) previous applicants will be considered and don't need to reapply bei Ak-Chin Indian Community, AZ

About the Department

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine strenuous skilled or semi-skilled work to maintain community Parks and Recreation buildings and grounds.

Position Duties

Experience equivalent to six months full time general grounds maintenance or closely related work. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License and be able to meet the Community’s insurance carrier requirements.   Must complete and pass a background check.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Beautifies park grounds by keeping lawns green and litter free. 
• Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with other staff and the public. 
• Mows grass, trims plants/shrubs, and prunes bushes/trees, including operating equipment such as riding lawn mowers, tractor gang mowers, weed-eaters, chain saws, and trucks.
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs to equipment; 
• Performs a variety of strenuous manual labor associated with the maintenance and upkeep of athletic fields, parks and the Recreation building including picking up/hauling trash, debris, and other waste.
• Maintains community pool.
• Assists at special events, including setting up, cleaning, etc.
• Serves as Park Rangers as needed (enforce park rules and regulations)
• Attends training as needed.
• Removes graffiti from parks and recreational facility area.
• Performs other  duties as assigned to include cross training. 

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of the practices and techniques of landscape/grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of landscape/grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of general groundskeeping and landscaping principles and practices.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
• Skill in operating a variety of landscape/grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in understanding and following written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for one to three continuous hours per day while performing a variety of manual labor such as raking leaves/debris, shoveling infield mix, gravel, or dirt etc. 
• Must be willing to work some weekends, evenings, holidays and all department sponsored events on an as needed basis.