Job Description

Posting number: 26-0018C

Department: PARKS & RECREATION

Division: PR PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Job classification: Grounds Maintenance I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Part Time. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

There are three current vacancies - one of which is posted separately. All vacancies may require weekend availability:

• One part-time, non-benefited position expected to work no more than 26 hours per week.
• One part-time, non-benefited, limited-term position expected to work no more than 26 hours per week. This position is approved through June 30, 2027, with the ability to extend based on Town needs.

The Grounds Maintenance Worker - reports to the Grounds Maintenance Worker III. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Performs turf maintenance cultural practices utilizing motorized equipment.
• Performs mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, cultivation, fertilization, watering and pruning operations
• Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal and litter pickup.
• Performs tree maintenance utilizing chainsaws, stump grinders pole saws and chippers.
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Examples of duties

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Six months previous experience and/or training in grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, equipment operation, and manual labor.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Arizona Driver License

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances
• Skill in equipment operation including multi and single deck mowers, utility vehicles, tractors and attachments including aerators, gannons, top dresser, vacuum, rotiller, etc.
• Skill in power tool operation including chainsaw, polesaw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer, etc.
• Skill in cleaning and maintenance of facilities
• Skill in working in a team environment and have customer service skills

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.

Qualifications

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Supplemental information

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.