City of Kingman, AZ

In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River.. May provide supervision over Groundskeepers - Part Time, temporary agency workers, volunteers, community service workers and inmate trustee laborers.. Mows and maintains park, golf course and other facility spaces/areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.. Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.. Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.

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Salary: $15.50 Hourly Location : City of Kingman, AZ Job Type: Part Time B Job Number: 2322B Department: Parks and Recreation Division: Golf Course Opening Date: 03/05/2024 Job Summary CITY OF KINGMAN PART-TIME GROUNDSKEEPER PARKS AND RECREATION - GOLF DIVISION $15.50/HOURLY TYPICAL SCHEDULE - 19 HOURS/WEEK FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS POSITION IS FLSA NON-EXEMPT JOB POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED FIRST REVIEW 03/12/2024 The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader's Digest named Kingman one of the "Nicest Places in Arizona" for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River. With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive. For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our , Economic Development page and our tourism page for more information. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of general labor and semi-skilled maintenance work for the City's Parks and Recreation Department in outdoor and public areas, including parks, sports fields, golf course, medians, rights-of-ways, and other public grounds. Work includes general grounds and greens maintenance and facility maintenance and cleaning. An employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties for the Department. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the immediate supervision of a Parks Superintendent or Crewleader as assigned to Parks or Golf Superintendent or Crewleader as assigned to Golf Course. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide supervision over Groundskeepers - Part Time, temporary agency workers, volunteers, community service workers and inmate trustee laborers. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Some experience in maintaining parks, golf courses and related facilities. Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Arizona state driver's license or ability to obtain one within six months. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. <ul><li>Performs a variety of routine and semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks at City facilities, parks, golf course, sports fields, medians, rights of way, and landscaped areas; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.<li>Performs maintenance within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisor of safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.<li>Mows and maintains park, golf course and other facility spaces/areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.<li>Drags ball fields; lines fields and prepares fields for games and golf course for tournaments, league play and other sporting events. <li>Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park and golf course facilities, restrooms and drinking fountains, as well as, playground equipment and facilities. Removes litter and debris; cleans spills and corrects unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures. <li>Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.<li>Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.<li>Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.<li>Identifies, corrects and reports to supervisors problems and/or unsafe conditions.<li>Maintains inspection, repair and maintenance reports. <li>Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.<li>Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City's parks golf course and other facility spaces/areas.<li>Operates, maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.<li>Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.<li>Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.<li>Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including but not limited to: changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweeping floors and grounds; vacuuming carpets; mopping; shampooing and steam cleaning carpets; buffing non-carpeted areas; dumping garbage and relining cans with liners; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, ramadas and picnic areas and replenishing supplies; emptying ash cans; cleaning spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; dusting furniture; washing windows, walls, metal and woodwork; cleaning rain gutters; sweeping roofs.<li>Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises, removes graffiti.<li>Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.<li>Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.<li>Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.<li>Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, enhancements, remodeling, etc., including clearing, grading, drainage, constructing, and foundation work.<li>Keeps records of work completed.<li>Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers. <li>Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.<li>Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.<li>May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.<li>Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> PERIPHERAL DUTIES <ul><li>Assists with special events set-ups and take downs. <li>Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.<li>Performs related duties as required.<li>Performs special assignments as requested.</li></li></li></li></ul> Miscellaneous NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance skills, including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, planting, weeding, pruning and fertilization; Basic knowledge of general maintenance and custodial practices and of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; Basic knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; Basic knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation; Basic knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations and City policies and practices regarding safe work practices. SKILLS Skill in the effective, safe operation of listed tools and equipment; Diagnose and repair problems and perform routine maintenance and repair activities; Following and maintaining safety standards, and identifying safety problems; Preparing inspection, maintenance and repair records and files; Promoting and enforcing safe work practices. ABILITIES Work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Prepare and maintain records; Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; Perform custodial activities and manual labor; Understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Use equipment and tools properly and safely; Adapt to changing priorities; Read and follow label instructions; Participate in teamwork productively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public; Maintain regular attendance and recognize attendance as an essential function of this job to ensure continuity; Willingness to work shifts and hours for department to meet operational and service needs to include the working of early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled and as necessary; and work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements. COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND WELLNESS It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes. FIND YOUR REWARDING CAREER WITH US! Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service Community Spirit ~ Training and Development FIND YOUR REWARDING CAREER WITH US! Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service Community Spirit ~ Training and Development This position is not eligible for benefits except for AZ Sick Leave Accruals earned @ 1hr for every 30 hrs worked.

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