Summary

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Grounds Maintenance Specialist working with the Department of Parks & Recreation. The ideal candidate for this recruitment will carry out prioritized park landscaping, maintenance and improvement projects along with a variety of additional assignments.

Under basic supervision, repairs, maintains, and develops parks, retention basins, roadsides, buildings, playgrounds, golf course, infrastructure, and other landscaped areas in City facilities, parks and streets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. 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:

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks at City facilities, parks, roadsides and landscaped areas; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
Maintains and repairs parks, basins, parkways, medians, trees, recreational and park facilities, and other landscaped areas at the City's parks, streets and related infrastructure; mows grounds and sports fields, trims trees and bushes, removes litter and debris, and repairs concrete and park facilities.
Performs maintenance and repairs within scope of authority and training, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisor of safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; performs traffic control activities as directed.
Transports and operates power tools and other grounds maintenance and construction equipment; maintains and improves grounds and City facilities; cleans up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures.
Sets up and tears down equipment and facilities for special events; sets up sports facilities and adjacent areas for tournaments, league play and sporting events.
Identifies, corrects, and reports grounds maintenance, landscaping, infrastructure, and horticultural problems.
Inspects and identifies problems with irrigation and sprinkling systems, pipelines and fountains, framing and concrete work, facilities and maintenance equipment; installs, adjusts, repairs and maintains irrigation and control systems.
Applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
Follows and enforces all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents and enhance safety of the work zones and facilities; assists with training staff on work skills and safety standards.
Supports the relationship between the City and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years' experience in grounds and landscaping maintenance or construction; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge Of

City policies and procedures.
City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Methods, tools and equipment used in streets, parks, facilities and grounds maintenance.
Proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
Techniques of traffic control in hazardous roadway environments.
City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks and facility locations.

Skill In

Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Methods and procedures for framing.
Techniques for concrete work and related repairs.
Identifying mechanical problems and making basic adjustments and repairs to tools and equipment.
Identifying plants, pests, agronomy diseases, and unsafe conditions.
Troubleshooting repairs on water and irrigation systems and equipment.
Establishing and maintaining safe work zones in public spaces and roadways.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers.
Following oral and written instructions and procedures.

License And Certification Requirements

A valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required. Pesticide Applicator license is required within six months of hire. A Commercial Driver's License may be required. Must be able to pass Arizona Department of Corrections background check. Additional technical training and certifications may be required for some incumbents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at work sites throughout the City; required to perform skilled technical repair and maintenance work. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.12% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.12% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
SHORT TERM DISABILITY

The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can’t work for a short time due to a covered disability.

SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
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 Yuma for all employees.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.
LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.
COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.

HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
President's Day (third Monday in February)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day (First Monday in September)
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.

SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.

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By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.

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Do you meet or exceed the minimum education requirement of possessing a High School Diploma or GED equivalent? (Must be verifiable in the 'Education' section of the application)

03

A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired. (Must be verifiable in the 'Personal Information' section of the application)

Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.
Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.
No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

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Do you have two (2) years grounds and landscaping maintenance experience? (Must be verifiable in the work experience section of the job application.)

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Do you have two (2) years of construction experience? (Must be verifiable in the work experience section of the job application.)

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This position requires you pass an Arizona Department of Corrections Background check. Are you agreeable to these terms?

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This position requires you to obtain a Pesticide Applicator license within six (6) months of hire. Are you agreeable to these terms?

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Depending on assignment, this position may require an Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Are you agreeable to these terms?

09

Please select the shift(s) you would be available to work.

6:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm (Day Shift)
2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Night Shift)
I would be available to work either shift (day or night).
I am not available to work either shift (day or night).

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The rate of pay for this position is $18.6841 hourly. Are you agreeable to these terms?

Yes
No
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