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Salary: $19.49 - $32.06 Hourly
Location : Gilbert, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-0048
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Division: PR PARKS & OPEN SPACES
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Grounds Maintenance Worker I or II. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.
The Grounds Maintenance Worker I or II reports to the Grounds Maintenance Worker III.
This position requires weekend work based on the needs of the work group.
The primary job duties of the Grounds Maintenance I include:

• Performs routine irrigation system maintenance, inspection, diagnostics and repair. Including sprinkler heads, pipe fitting, solenoid valves, gate valves, service tees and mainline repairs.
• Prepares and maintains baseball and softball fields which include mound, home plate, pitching rubber, batters box, base anchor housings, infield skin work and bullpens.
• Prepares athletic fields and sports courts for sports activities; measures, lays out, chalks and paints field lines as necessary.
• Performs turf maintenance cultural practices utilizing motorized equipment
• Performs mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, cultivation, fertilization, watering and pruning operations
• Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal and litter pickup.
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The pay range for Grounds Maintenance I is $19.49 - $27.28 Hourly
The primary job duties of the Grounds Maintenance II include:

• The Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by experience, skill level, professional certifications, and the ability to work independently with limited direction. Identifies and reports hazards. Provides co-workers direction, guidance, training, and general oversight on projects as necessary
• This job classification has no supervisory responsibilities but depending upon assignment may be expected to perform leadership activities as required.
• Monitors grounds and equipment infrastructure including irrigation pumps, water treatment, lake aeration, lighting and associated timing mechanisms initiating corrective actions as necessary. Performs trash and debris removal, cleaning, and general landscape maintenance.
• Conducts routine irrigation system inspections; installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation system components. Programs proper watering schedules; troubleshoots and repairs automated irrigation system controllers and electrical systems.
• Prepares athletic fields, courts and facilities according to specifications, utilizing specialized equipment, tools and materials. Replaces, repairs and maintains associated structures and components.
• Performs turf maintenance cultural practices utilizing motorized and specialized equipment to perform mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, cultivation, aeration, dethatching fertilization and watering
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The pay range for Grounds Maintenance II is $22.11 - $32.06 Hourly
About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
For Grounds Maintenance I:

• 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.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Driver's License.

For Grounds Maintenance II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• 3 years 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.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: (must have a minimum of 2)

• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Arizona Department of Agriculture Pesticide applicator license- Core, Turf and Ornamentals, right of way/weeds
• Irrigation Technician/Auditor Certification
• Turf grass management certification
• S.T.M.A. Sport field Manager
• ISA Certified Tree Worker/Arborist
• Backhoe 1 & II
• Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions, depending on department/section assignment

This position requires a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:
This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in an outdoor environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
Why Team Gilbert?
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Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our
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Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?

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

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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.

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• Less than one year
• More than one year, less than two years
• More than two years, less than three years
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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
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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.

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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

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

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• Veteran's Spouse / Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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