Grounds Maintenance Worker I

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Grounds Maintenance Worker I

Salary

$17.84 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-0082

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR CACTUS YARDS

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

9/24/2024 12:00 PM Arizona

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

We Are Seeking

The Grounds Maintenance I performs assessments, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance and customer service associated with the maintenance of grounds, parks, athletic fields and irrigation systems. This includes mowing, weed control, turf maintenance, as well as shrub and tree maintenance. This position will also maintain and clean park facilities, courts, structures, fields, trails, grounds, and equipment.

Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance I who is innovative, driven, and passionate about serving the community.

The primary function of this position is to perform routine irrigation system maintenance, inspection, diagnostics, and repair. This includes sprinkler heads, pipe fitting, solenoid valves, gate valves, service tees, and mainline repairs.

Turf maintenance is also required. This includes cultural practices utilizing motorized equipment. Assignments may include preparing and maintaining baseball and softball fields for sports activities; measures, lays out, chalks and paints field lines as necessary. Prepare and maintain baseball and softball fields which includes mound, home plate, pitching mound/ rubber, batter’s box, base anchor housings, infield skin work, and bullpens.

Provides customer service, information, direction, and assistance related to services, procedures or issues. Initiate problem resolution. Follow established procedures, monitor work environment, and/or promote safety of assigned facility or area. As well as other duties as assigned.

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position 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 and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

• Valid Arizona Driver License

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

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances

• Skill in equipment operation including multi and single deck mowers, utility vehicles, tractors and attachments including aerators, gannons, top dresser, vacuum, rotiller, etc.

• Skill in power tool operation including chainsaw, polesaw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer, etc.

• Skill in cleaning and maintenance of facilities

• Skill in working in a team environment and have customer service skills

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.

We Are Team Gilbert

Gilbert is on a mission to be the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With over 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. Gilbert has been named the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies to Work For, and more. We hire people who share our aspiration to be Driven, Kind, Bold, and Humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc

Up For the Challenge

In addition to a competitive salary, Gilbert offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, participation and company match in the Arizona State Retirement System and more. For more information on Team Gilbert and all we have to offer, click here. (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources)

Up For The Challenge?

Make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then we encourage you to apply today.

To complete and submit an on-line employment application for this position visit https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs. Incomplete applications may be rejected so please be thorough. Your resume may be included as a supplement to your application, but it cannot replace any information required for the application.

Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Please check the appropriate item below:

• I currently possess a valid Arizona driver's license

• I currently possess a valid driver's license from any state

• I do not currently possess a valid driver's license from any state

  04

  Do you have at least six months previous experience and/or training in grounds maintenance, athletic field maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, equipment operation, and manual labor?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of work experience do you have in grounds maintenance work to include: sprinkler system planning, installation, maintenance and repair; turf maintenance; chemical application; and athletic field maintenance by checking the appropriate response below.

• No experience in this area

• Less than one year

• More than one year, less than two years

• More than two years, less than three years

• More than three years

  06

  My experience in grounds maintenance work includes the following (please check all boxes that apply):

• Sprinkler System

• Chemical Application

• Tree and Shrub

• Turf Maintenance

• Athletic Field

• No experience in this area

  07

  Please indicate the type of organization with which you gained your grounds maintenance experience by checking the appropriate response below.

• At least six months of my grounds maintenance experience was gained while working for a government employer such as a municipality, county or state.

• My grounds maintenance experience was gained while working for a private business, not a government employer.

  08

  Are you available to work weekends and evenings?

• I am available to work both weekends and evenings as needed

• I am available to work weekends as needed

• I am available to work evenings as needed

• I am not available to work weekends or evenings

  09

  Grounds maintenance workers start work according to the sunrise. Are you able to start work as early as 4:00 a.m.?

• Yes

• No

  10

  The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran

• Disabled Veteran

• Veteran's Spouse / Surviving Spouse

• Disabled Person

  Required Question

Agency

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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