City of Peoria Arizona Human Resources Department

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 City of Peoria
Job Description
 8401 West Monroe, Suite 110 Peoria, Arizona 85345 (623) 773-7100 Fax (623) 773-7149

 
 

Groundskeeper

 

GENERAL PURPOSE 

Perform a variety of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of athletic fields, facilities, and grounds. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receive general supervision from Department Supervisory and Management personnel.  Receive technical or functional supervision from higher level field maintenance staff.  Exercise no supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

  • Performs unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities
  • Operates vehicles and small engine equipment in a safe and effective manner; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools, mechanical equipment, and other equipment required for work in athletic fields, grounds, and facility maintenance in a safe and efficient manner
  • Works safely and adheres to principles of safety when working near mechanical and motorized equipment, players, co-workers, public, or in other environments
  • Properly records in written form daily work order system
  • Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles
  • Assists higher level maintenance staff as assigned and in preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities; cleans restrooms and picks up litter around athletic fields, buildings, and grounds in general

·         Opens, closes and secures facilities as instructed; reports unlawful acts or dangerous activities to the Police Department immediately

  • Mows, weeds, and trims lawns, prunes and plants trees, shrubs, and flowers.  Rakes leaves and cleans walks, fields, and other facilities
  • Performs difficult manual labor, including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending, digging, kneeling, and twisting
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Applies herbicide from back pack sprayers holding eight gallons or less
  • Performs related duties, as assigned

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

High School Diploma or equivalent and one year experience in general landscape and/or maintenance.  Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.  Some positions may require the possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Arizona driver’s license. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Additional experience in general landscape and/or maintenance; knowledge of: methods, techniques, and procedures related to maintenance of athletic fields, grounds, and facilities; Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions; purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power, and hand tools, including small engine equipment.  


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate equipment and to reach with hands and arms.  Employees are required to walk, kneel, stoop, climb and stand and to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to adjust focus and to distinguish basic colors and/or shades. 

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees regularly are required to use oral communication skills; read and interpret data, analyze and solve problems; interact with the general public, public agencies, employees and others who may be encountered during the course of work. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. 

The employee spends substantial time outdoors.  Position is subject to hazards:  Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, etc.  Position is subject to atmospheric conditions:  Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. 

FLSA Status:  Non Exempt 

Revised:  05/07

 

City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100

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8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

This Page was last updated on 05/27/07
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