Salary: $14.13 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation 965 N. Park Ave San Luis, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 144-15
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 05/17/2023
Closing Date: 6/17/2023 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, maintains municipal grounds and landscaping for the City of San Luis and performs related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Participates in a variety of grounds and landscape maintenance activities for the City of San Luis;
- Performs a variety of manual labor, repair, and maintenance work utilizing various hand and power tools, equipment, machinery, and/or vehicles;
- Operates lawnmowers, tractors, Backhoe, Bobcat, chainsaws, blowers, weed eaters, trimmers, utility trucks, and other equipment as required;
- Installs and inspects irrigation systems/sprinklers, programs timers, checks valves and pipes, and repairs/adjusts as required;
- Maintains municipal grounds by mowing, trimming, seeding, watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, and planting grass, trees, and ornamental shrubs;
- Inspects the condition of grass, trees, and plants and determines appropriate care and maintenance measures;
- Applies pest and weed control products in compliance with safety standards and procedures and ensures public safety at work sites;
- Empties and cleans trash receptacles and picks up trash and removes trash and debris from municipal grounds
- Performs operator-level inspection, servicing, fueling and maintenance (including washing) of assigned tools, equipment, and materials;
- Reports the need for major repairs, landscape activities, or supplies to Supervisor;
- Establishes traffic control safety procedures at work sites as per MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards;
- May perform general concrete work;
- Performs Maintenance of Flood Control Facilities i.e. stormwater, retention & catch basins, etc.;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One (1) year of experience in landscaping, maintenance of irrigation systems, and equipment operation.
- Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Knowledge of:
- Basic grounds and building maintenance;
- Landscaping equipment and materials, including irrigation systems;
- Operation of a variety of tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles;
- Operator-level servicing, maintenance, and repair of assigned equipment;
- Occupational hazards and safety procedures.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interacting with the public;
- Perform cleaning and landscape tasks which may require heavy lifting;
- Follow verbal and written instructions;
- Operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles;
- Perform operator-level servicing, maintenance, and repair of assigned equipment;
- Determine and provide appropriate landscape care and maintenance.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
A valid Arizona driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A commercial driver’s license (A or B) is preferred but not required
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Residency within 25 miles of San Luis and within the US required, San Luis residency preferred.
- Must have the ability to pass an extensive background check.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are typically required to: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
Work Environment
The employee works in an outside environment subject of extreme heat, dust, fumes, etc. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Available to work extra time when necessary..
The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees:
MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE – The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it’s employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) – City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.
- Employee Contribution – 12.03%
- Employer Contribution – 12.03%
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) – LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
- Employee Contribution – .014%
- Employer Contribution – .014%
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE-
FICA (Social Security Tax) – Employee Contribution- 6.20%
Medicare – Employee Contribution – 1.4500%.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) –
Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)
- Less than 6 years – 3.08 hrs.
- 6 – 11 years – 4.62 hrs.
- 11 years or more – 6.16 hrs.
Sick Leave – 3.69 hrs.
LIFE INSURANCE– The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.
Basic Life Benefit – $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit – $50,000.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE– Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Short-Term Disability – Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits – 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period – 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00
WORKER’S COMP – Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
01
Do you possess a High Scholl Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess one (1) year experience in landscaping, irrigation systems maintenance and equipment operation.
- Yes
- No
Required Question