Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Riparian Preserve

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Grounds Maintenance Worker I. 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.

The Grounds Maintenance Worker I reports to the Recreation Coordinator II. The primary job duties of this position include:  

• Performs tree maintenance utilizing chainsaws, stump grinders, pole saws and chippers.
• Performs turf maintenance cultural practices utilizing motorized equipment.
• Manages vegetation through pruning, weeding, watering, planting and cultivation.
• 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.
• General Maintenance: Maintaining and repairing structures, facilities, and equipment within the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.
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At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do!  Qualified candidates must possess the following 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 or training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Flexible availability 

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

• Self-motivated and driven to maintain an exceptional facility
• Skill in power tool operation including chainsaw, pole saw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer, etc.
• Desire to develop professionally in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Knowledge of native desert plants

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.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.

Salary : $19 - $27