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Town of Camp Verde

Grounds Maintenance Worker I, II

Town of Camp Verde, Camp Verde, Arizona, United States, 86322

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Overview Under general supervision, performs semiskilled general labor work in cleaning and maintenance of Town parks, park facilities, grounds, and other areas, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semi‑skilled maintenance tasks, including grounds keeping, plumbing, mechanical, swimming pool and irrigation systems, locks, and basic electrical and wiring work as it applies to groundskeeping; inspects park grounds and structures for damage, hazards and vandalism; performs basic parks and grounds maintenance duties and makes repairs as needed to maintain the appearance of Town property; follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents; works on assigned projects, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; duties will vary according to job assignment and individual skills.

Maintains parks, grounds, lawns, playgrounds, sports fields and landscaped areas at Town buildings; cleans up trash and debris; prunes and trims trees and shrubs; inspects landscaped areas; loads and hauls materials; operates specialized equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; performs repairs, preventive maintenance and component replacement on plumbing, electrical, security, and mechanical systems; repairs park facilities interior and external components as directed.

Assists in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, sprinklers, lawns, sports fields, pools, landscaping and other park facilities; sweeps and cleans Town facilities and adjacent areas; performs routine maintenance on playground and swimming pool equipment; performs minor repairs to grounds maintenance equipment; performs routine park facility and building maintenance duties and makes minor facilities repairs.

Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries; responds as directed to assist with emergency operations and maintenance work; performs setup and teardown and other tasks for special events as directed.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.

Some incumbents may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.

Required Knowledge

Town policies and procedures.

Policies, procedures, regulations, operations, and services of Public Works Department.

Tools and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance.

Federal and state safety rules and regulations.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Required Skills

Working independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Troubleshooting repairs on pool equipment and irrigation systems.

Safe use of chemicals and cleaning compounds.

Following and maintaining safety standards.

Interpreting and applying verbal and written instructions and procedures.

Education & Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND one year of general maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employee Benefits

Vacation time accrued at a rate of 3.08 for the first 1–5 years; the amount of vacation a regular employee accrues is based on length of service: 40‑hour employees earn 80 hours per year for 1 to 5 years of service, 40‑hour employees earn 104 hours per year for 5 to 10 years of service.

Eleven (11) paid holidays.

Sick time accrued at a rate of 3.69 hours per pay period.

Five (5) health insurance plan options to choose from. 100% paid for employee and up to 90% paid for dependents on selected plans.

Dental and Vision plans 100% paid for employee and 40% paid for dependents.

Health Savings Account (HSA) on High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP).

High employer contribution towards the employee's HSA. Up to IRS annual maximum on selected HDHP.

Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

Employer paid life insurance with additional voluntary life available.

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) and long term disability benefits (Civilian positions).

Public Safety Personnel Retirement (PSPRS) benefits (Sworn positions).

Optional Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Government Administration

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