Groundsworker - Part-Time - West Valley

Location: All Recreation Centers of Sun City Properties

Grounds crew meets at the same central location every day, then disperses from there.

About the role

Performs a variety of tasks related to landscape maintenance, lawn bowl greens maintenance, and grounds maintenance at various Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. (RCSC) locations.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 6am - 12pm, Friday 6am - 11am

Pay

Starting rate: $16.50/hour

Benefits

• $2 golf greens fees
• Free Bowling during Open Bowl
• 401(k) plan with Company Match

Responsibilities

• Mows, rakes, waters, weeds, mulches, prunes, plants, and fertilizes as directed.
• Digs and fills in holes for various reasons and may be required to mix, pour, and finish small amounts of concrete.
• Cleans sidewalks, roadways, and open areas.
• Lifts and transports various objects to and from the work site.
• Assists with fabrication of lawn bowl related backboards and plinth boards for lawn bowl reconstruction work.
• Assists with irrigation installations and repairs as needed.
• Operates hand-held moisture meter.
• Accurately and consistently records information related to maintenance work or tests performed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to operate various types of machinery and tools including, but not limited to, chain saws, riding and walk-behind mowers, verticutters, lawn rollers, tractors, top dressers, moisture meters, trimmers, blowers, pole saws, vacuums, jack hammers, chemical sprayers, mechanics hand tools, shovels, picks, wheel barrows, hoes, and brooms.
• Experience in adjusting electronic irrigation timers for watering, or familiarity with it.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds and to seek help and/or provide assistance to others with any object(s) over that weight.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Able to hitch and unhitch trailers, and pull equipment or utility trailers safely.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Involves moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Involves climbing, walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, and carrying items.
• Requires physical activity including squatting, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Involves exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.