What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER -PARKS/SPORTS FIELDS position at City of Sierra Vista, AZ?
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
Essential functions included in the job description may include the following tasks, knowledge's, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks
Performs a wide variety of tasks that support Park Facilities, Sports Field & Building Grounds landscape maintenance programs. Primary task is working with Arizona Department of Corrections inmates assisting the full-time Sports Field and Building Grounds crews within their areas.
Park Facilities tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning public restrooms, trash control, assisting with event setup/cleanup and other special projects.
General Landscaping tasks include, but are not limited to, pruning trees and shrubs, mowing, raking and removing branches, leaves, and trimmings; trash control, weed control with string trimmers, and raking out decomposed granite areas. Assisting with irrigation repairs, turf aerating, over seeding, topdressing and fertilizing operations.
Sports Field tasks include, but are not limited to, lining, dragging and other baseball/softball field prep, trash control, assisting with fencing, bleacher and backstop installation and repairs; base/plate/anchor installation and other Sports Field maintenance and set-up operations.
General tasks include assisting with construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, and paving blocks.
Position is subject to weekend work and emergency callouts.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Occupational hazards and appropriate safety practices to apply and enforce.
The general principles, practices, methods, and materials used in Sports Field
and Building Grounds landscape maintenance and repair work. Basic
knowledge of equipment and machinery operation and maintenance.
Skill in:
Operating vehicles, mechanical equipment.
Following and carrying out oral and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff
and the general public.
Operating and maintaining assigned power tools and equipment, such as
chainsaws, weed string trimmers, edger's back pack blowers, tree saws and
pruning equipment.
Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical
activities.
Able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous work.
Qualifications
Must be able to pass a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Arizona Department of Corrections background
check.
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
No benefits