Grounds and Landscape Assistant - Parks and Recreation (0425)

Nature of Work

Coconino County promotes a transformational leadership philosophy that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

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.

Please Note

This is a temporary part-time position with an end date of September 30, 2025.

This position is open until filled. We will review applications 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
  
  

Essential functions of this position include: driving; lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds when loading and unloading trucks; team lifting up to 100 pounds; working with and around other staff and the public. This position works outside most of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year motor vehicle report.

The ideal candidate is 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with irrigation systems; minimum of two years of lawn care maintenance; minimum of two years lawn care equipment use; experience in identification of invasive and non-native weeds.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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 material
  
  

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
  
  

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits

package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
  
  

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability
  
  

01

Do you have previous experience working for a Parks department? If so, please describe.

02

Please describe any experience you have working in a public setting.

03

Please describe your customer service work experience.

04

Please list the landscape equipment you have used and describe your experience with it.

• Required Question