Parks Summer Seasonal Lead: Grounds & Landscapes- Parks and Recreation (0418)

As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments, Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization.

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of County parks and open space properties including, but not limited to, general maintenance and care of park landscapes, gardens, lawns, grounds, etc.; acts as a helper for a craftsman or skilled trades worker; may operate a variety of hand and power tools; carries out park cleaning and other duties as assigned. 

Note: This position is temporary, 40 hours per week and is not benefit eligible, to fulfill the summer season of May 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018 not exceed September 30, 2018.
Note: This position requires evening, weekend and holiday work.

(Illustrative Only)
• Performs manual labor
• Cleans and maintains County facilities and park amenities
• Performs grounds maintenance, including weeding
Essential functions of this position include: driving; lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds when loading and unloading trucks; team lifting up to 100 pounds; working with and around other staff and the public. This position works outside most of the time. 

Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must possess a valid Arizona Commercial Driver's license. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year motor vehicle report.

The ideal candidate is able to work weekends and holidays; has experience with lawn care maintenance; experience with lawn care equipment use (lawn mower, weed whacker, etc.); experience with landscaping work. 

Preferences: Experience with irrigation systems; minimum of two years of lawn care maintenance; minimum of two years lawn care equipment use; experience in identification of invasive and non-native weeds.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

• Considerable knowledge of:
- Operation of power and manual tools
- Operation of light  equipment

• Working knowledge of:
- Tools, materials, methods and practices used in landscaping
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Ability to:
- Work varying shifts, weekends and holidays
- Work extended hours out of doors in varying weather conditions
- Perform heavy manual labor
- Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 60 pounds
- Operate various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.