Grounds and Landscape Assistant - Parks & Recreation (0526)
Salary
$18.35 Hourly
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type
Temporary - Full Time
Job Number
0804709
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
05/06/2026
Closing Date
5/22/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual labor tasks in the maintenance of County parks and open space properties including, but not limited to, general maintenance and care of park landscapes, gardens, lawns, grounds, etc.; acts as a helper for a craftsman or skilled trades worker; may operate a variety of hand and power tools; carries out park cleaning and other duties as assigned.
Please note:
This is a temporary full-time position with an end date of September 30, 2026, and does not include benefits.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
Essential functions of this position include: driving; lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds when loading and unloading trucks; team lifting up to 100 pounds; working with and around other staff and the public. This position works outside most of the time.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license.
The ideal candidate is able to work weekends and holidays; has experience with lawn care maintenance; experience with lawn care equipment use (lawn mower, weed whacker, etc.); experience with landscaping work.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with irrigation systems; minimum of two years of lawn care maintenance; minimum of two years lawn care equipment use; experience in identification of invasive and non-native weeds.
This position is safety sensitive.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
Basic park and facility maintenance and custodial practices
Operation of power and manual tools
Operation of light landscaping and maintenance equipment, including weed trimmers and backpack blowers
Operations of custodial equipment
Working knowledge of:
Tools, materials, methods, and practices used in park and facility custodial and maintenance work, including but not limited to weeding, trash removal, graffiti removal, painting, restroom cleaning, and minor repairs
Occupational hazards and safety precautions for storing and handling hazardous materials
Ability to:
Work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
Work extended hours out of doors in varying weather conditions
Perform heavy manual labor
Effectively handle lifting objects weighing up to 60 pounds
Operate various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
Follow written and verbal instructions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
Elective Coverage
01
Do you have experience working in parks and recreation? If so, please describe.
02
Please describe any experience you have working in a public setting.
03
Do you have customer service work experience? If so, please describe.
04
Please list any landscape equipment you have used and what is your experience using the equipment.
Required Question
Employer Coconino County
Address 219 E Cherry Ave
Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001
Phone 928-679-7100
Website http://www.coconino.az.gov