ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Maintenance Worker - Mower

Recreation Services

Part Time - Temporary

(Not eligible for all benefits, will accrue paid sick time)

Pay Range: $19.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non exempt, eligible for overtime compensation

Deadline to Apply: 04/22/2025

Essential Duties:

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled park maintenance tasks including mowing and trimming park turf areas, raking, weeding, litter removal, and assisting with special event preparation, facility setup, and general park upkeep. Incumbents receive general supervision from the Irrigation Specialist, Parks Coordinator, and/or Maintenance Supervisors. Expected to work independently on routine assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire and possess a valid Arizona driver's license. Must be familiar with safely towing and maneuvering trailers as part of daily operational duties. Must be able to perform physical work outdoors under all weather conditions. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required depending on special events.

Employee Core Beliefs:

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to- day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external.

Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of park and turf maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of mowing and landscape maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate mowing equipment, weed whacker, blowers, and other landscape maintenance tools safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Ability to identify hazards such as debris, irrigation heads, uneven terrain, and unsafe conditions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time in outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to assist with general park maintenance tasks and special event setup as required.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and department policies.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.