Parks Summer Seasonal Staff- 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 general supervision performs a variety of semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance of County parks and open space (i.e. Bike Park, Disc Golf Course, etc.); acts as a helper for a craftsman or skilled trades worker; operates a variety of hand and power tools; carries out park cleaning and other duties as assigned. 

Note: This position is temporary, 10 hours per week 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
• Operates a variety of light construction equipment
• 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.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

The ideal candidate is able to work weekends and holidays; has experience working with customer service; experience with hand and power tools; experience with janitorial and cleaning procedures of the position. 

Preferred qualifications include previous work experience with a Parks department; two years of general maintenance experience and two years of customer service work experience. 

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

• Working knowledge of:
- Tools, materials, methods and practices used in landscaping
- Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in equipment operation
- 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.