Groundskeeper II

The Town of Fountain Hills (fountainhillsaz.gov) has an excellent full-time job opportunity available as a Groundskeeper II.

Applications are only accepted through the Town's online portal on the town website Employment Opportunities fountainhillsaz.gov

Position will remain open until filled.

• First review of applications will be Monday 9/30/2024
• Applications will be reviewed weekly.

The position will work Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Maintains and cleans landscaped areas, exterior of buildings, and facilities by performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. This is accomplished by assisting the Park Operations Lead in the preparation and maintenance of baseball fields, softball fields, playgrounds, and related facilities.

Applications are only accepted through the Town's online portal on the town website Employment Opportunities fountainhillsaz.gov

Examples of Duties:

• Maintain park grounds by removing trash and litter, cleaning ramadas and restrooms, blowing off sidewalks and dugouts; assists with overseeding open turf and ball fields.
• Prune trees, plant trees, set irrigation clocks, install and maintain irrigation system, schedule and overseed fields.
• Prepare athletic fields by painting, leveling, and lining athletic fields; perform minor construction duties.
• Perform routine maintenance of playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts and volleyball courts.
• Fertilize turf and spray pesticides
• Order supplies, maintain inventory records
• Assumes duties and responsibilities of Park Operations Lead as assigned during his/her absence.
• Ensure safe working conditions and collaborate with Park Operations Lead to identify safety hazards in the park.
• May occasionally assist the Park Operations Lead in working with and overseeing contractors, contract staff, temporary, and/or seasonal staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Applications are only accepted through the Town's online portal on the town website Employment Opportunities fountainhillsaz.gov

Typical Qualifications:

• Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency
• One year of landscape maintenance or groundskeeping.
• Possess a valid Arizona Driver's License for a minimum of two years with a good driving record; Playground Equipment and Safety training (within one year of hire); CPR certification; First Aid Certification; Structural Pest Control license (within one year of hire)
• **Equivalent combinations of experience and training that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Work requires the ability to read work schedules, instructions for equipment assembly, chemical distribution booklets, standard operating procedures, MSDS manuals, and equipment labels.
• Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Work requires the ability to fill out forms such as timesheets, leave requests, etc.
• Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation. Work requires limited analysis.
• The incumbents in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the Town, which may be involved in decision-making or providing approval or decision-making authority for purchases or projects.

Applications are only accepted through the Town's online portal on the town website Employment Opportunities fountainhillsaz.gov

Drug testing is required for this position.

Applications are only accepted through the Town's online portal on the town website Employment Opportunities fountainhillsaz.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.77 - $32.56 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fountain Hills, AZ 85268: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $33