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Description The City of Flagstaff Parks Section is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Temporary Parks Maintenance Workers for the summer season. In this role, you will help maintain parks, trails, open spaces, and recreation facilities while supporting the crews that keep our community spaces safe, clean, and enjoyable for residents and visitors. This position involves hands-on outdoor work such as landscaping, irrigation maintenance, facility upkeep, and operating maintenance equipment, often in varying weather conditions.

This is a seasonal opportunity funded through the fall to support the department's busy summer and fall operations. Examples of the Work Performed POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The individual in the Parks Maintenance Worker - Temporary role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the City, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive: Maintains parks, trails and open space as assigned including planting trees and shrubs; maintaining irrigation systems; mowing and trimming lawns, shrubs and trees; weed control; raking leaves; and litter removal. Assists in disease and pest control and horticulture as requested or needed. Aerates, eradicates weeds and removes plants as needed or requested.

Reports the necessity for replacements as observed. Assists with installation, maintenance and repairs (including painting) of park shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, bleachers and trash receptacles as well as scoreboards, soccer goals, park signs, other park structures and irrigation/sprinkler systems. Assists with maintenance and repairs on sprinkler irrigation systems; installs or assists in installation of new sprinkler systems.

Safely operates construction and maintenance equipment such a pickup trucks, dump trucks, tractors, water trailers, riding mowers, hand mowers, front loaders, backhoes, tillers, aerators, snow blowers, sprayers, spreaders, weed trimmers, pruning tools, trenchers, grinders and hand held tools for the appropriate projects. May include heavy equipment. Plows, shovels, and removes snow to provide useable citizen areas during inclement weather, using snow blower, shovel, hand tools, etc.

Accepts new work assignments and schedules work hours to meet the needs of the organization. Cooperates with co-workers, supervisor and other departments to foster the spirit of a team environment. Communicates ideas clearly and respectfully in order to improve processes.

Understands written and verbal assignments, and asks questions if needed. Keeps supervisor apprised of issues and concerns within the organization. Accepts constructive input and implements suggestions for improvement.

Applies chemicals, fertilizers, and other hazardous materials following all safety precautions. Promotes a culture of safety in the workplace and reports safety hazards when observed. Provides courteous customer service.

Participate in a wide variety of assigned maintenance duties on parks and facilities including repair and installation of irrigation sprinkler heads, lines, and controllers. Perform equipment repair, adjustments, and lubrication. Participate in the construction, maintenance and renovation of City parks facilities.

Clean shelters and restrooms as needed . Plant and maintain shrubs, flowers, turf, and landscaped areas. Maintain grounds for municipal buildings and parking lots.

Work alone or as a member of a crew. Assist in snow operations. To review the full job description for this position, please click the following: Parks Maintenance Worker - Temporary - Job Description Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to perform a wide variety of manual labor for extended periods of time and under adverse weather conditions Supplemental Information We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.

We offer competitive pay and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community. The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life.

Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!