Grounds and Landscape Assistant - Parks & Recreation (0526)

Nature of Work

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.

Typical Duties

• 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

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
• 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

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 materials

Employer

Coconino County
Address: 219 E Cherry Ave
Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001
Phone: 928-679-7100
Website: http://www.coconino.az.gov