Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2024-03596
Department: Parks And Recreation
MUNIS- Org Description: Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Hours per Week: 40
Description

The City of Glendale is currently accepting applications for Temporary General Laborer.
This position performs landscape maintenance and repair work for our Parks Maintenance Division.
NOTE: There are nine (9) vacant positions we will be filling from this job posting. Applications will be referred to the department for review weekly.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a temporary position assigned 40 hours or more per week and
requires availability to work any day of the week to include weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.
BENEFITS: Arizona State Retirement System, Sick Leave and Medical Benefits only.
Essential Functions

1. Performs custodial, maintenance and repair work, such as painting, landscaping, and maintenance of specialized equipment.
2. Operates a City vehicle.
3. Operates various light equipment including UTVs, trucks, truck with trailers, pressure washers, leaf blowers, landscape equipment and uses various hand and power tools.
4. May provide general direction to volunteers.
5. Notifies residents and businesses of work being performed and answers questions from citizens.
6. Maintains daily work records; may perform some computerized data entry work.
7. Transports and sets up supplies and equipment; makes required safety checks.
8. Maintains parks, facility grounds, parking lots, and bike paths.
9. Removes graffiti.
10. Trims bushes, removal of weeds and cares for plants.
11. Repairs or replaces park amenities, recreation equipment, picnic benches and tables.
12. Marks and reconditions playing fields and assists with set up for sports and special events.
13. Cleans bleachers and dug out areas.
14. Installs and maintains park signs, fences, and gates.
15. Cleans and restocking of restrooms, picking up litter, and servicing trash receptacles.
16. Responds to and resolves citizen complaints pertaining to parks facilities.
17. Explains park policies and regulations to park patrons.
18. Maintains high visibility to dissuade vandalism and crime in parks facilities.
19. Assists with animal control in parks facilities.
20. Ensures that reserved facilities are maintained in a safe, clean condition; checks for permits.
21. Aids in emergency situations; calls for park rangers, police or fire/medical assistance.
22. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
One year of experience in landscape maintenance, repair work and/or the operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to parks division.
Knowledge of:
Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned areas of responsibility
Ability to:
Understand and follow safe working practices
Be courteous to the public/citizens when answering questions and explaining policies
Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment; perform maintenance and minor repairs
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Fill out reports and logs, and enter and retrieve information on computers
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements
Valid Arizona Driver's License.
Must operate assigned vehicle on a regular basis.
May be subject to call back, evening, weekend and rotating shifts.
Must pass and complete all required training for operation of equipment and tools.
Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Work involves heavy digging, occasional heavy lifting of 50 to 75 pounds, extensive walking, bending, standing and working in water filled holes.
Working Conditions
Exposure to heavy traffic, hot weather, hazardous materials, insects, and gases.
01

I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

• Yes
• No

02

Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following skilled trades do you have experience in (check all that apply)?

• Carpentry
• Masonry
• Irrigation
• None of the above

04

Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in landscape maintenance, repair work and/or the operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to parks division?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following do you have work experience (select all that apply)?

• Construction
• Janitorial
• Ballfield preparation
• Irrigation
• Operate hand and power tools
• Operate light to medium duty equipment
• None of the above

06

Please select your availability to work for any of the following (select all that apply).

• Weekdays
• Weekends
• Evenings
• Holidays
• None of the above

Required Question