Grounds Maintenance I – Riparian Preserve

The Grounds Maintenance Worker I reports to the Recreation Coordinator II – Naturalist. The primary job duties of this position include:  

• Performs tree maintenance utilizing chainsaws, stump grinders, pole saws and chippers.
• Performs turf maintenance cultural practices utilizing motorized equipment.
• Manages vegetation through pruning, weeding, watering, planting and cultivation.
• Performs general landscape and cleanup duties, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal and litter pickup.
• Performs tree maintenance utilizing chainsaws, stump grinders pole saws and chippers.
• General Maintenance: Maintaining and repairing structures, facilities, and equipment within the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.
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About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do!  Qualified candidates must possess the following requirements:

• 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 or training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Flexible availability

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Self-motivated and driven to maintain an exceptional facility
• Skill in power tool operation including chainsaw, pole saw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer, etc.
• Desire to develop professionally in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Knowledge of native desert plants