Job Information
Arizona Employer Grounds & Landscape Assistant - Parks & Recreation in Flagstaff, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7372664
Nature of Work
Coconino County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking to fill two (2) positions.\ \ Under limited supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of County parks and open space properties including, but not limited to, general maintenance and care of park landscapes, gardens, lawns, grounds, etc.; acts as a helper for a craftsman or skilled trades worker; may operate a variety of hand and power tools; carries out park cleaning and other duties as assigned.\ \ [Theideal candidateis able to work weekends and holidays; has experience with lawn care maintenance; experience with lawn care equipment use (lawn mower, weed whacker, etc.); experience with landscaping work.]{pasted="true"}\ \ Please note:\ This is a temporary full-time position with an end date of September 30, 2026.\ This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
- Performs manual labor
- Cleans and maintains County facilities and parks
- Identifies and reports needed repairs
- Performs grounds maintenance, including weeding, mowing, landscaping, graffiti removal, painting, and trash removal
- May perform minor repairs
- May assist with special events
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
::: {pasted="true"} - Considerable knowledge of: - Basic park and facility maintenance and custodial practices - Operation of power and manual tools - Operation of light landscaping and maintenance equipment, including weed trimmers and backpack blowers - Operations of custodial equipment :::
Working knowledge of:
- Tools, materials, methods, and practices used in park and facility custodial and maintenance work, including but not limited to weeding, trash removal, graffiti removal, painting, restroom cleaning, and minor repairs
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions for storing and handling hazardous materials
Ability to:
- Work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Work extended hours out of doors in varying weather conditions
- Perform heavy manual labor
- Effectively handle lifting objects weighing up to 60 pounds
- Operate various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing