| Location | Yuma, AZ |
| Salary | $17.50–$21.87 Per Hour |
Grounds Maintenance Worker-Main (Part-Time) (Grade 4)
Salary
$17.50 - $21.87 Hourly
Location
Library District- Main Branch, 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma, AZ
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
90KC
Department
Library District
Division
Library District Main Branch
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
8/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Job Summary
This position is advertised from the minimum to the maximum hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
Nature of Work
Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in maintaining grounds, cleaning, custodial, and delivery duties. This position has department specific responsibility.
Nature of Work
(Illustrative Only) Responsible for cutting/edging grass, trimming trees and shrubs, and maintaining grounds; cleans and maintains exterior landscaping, sidewalks and parking areas of Library facilities; installs, maintains and repairs sprinklers and irrigation systems including pipes, valves and sprinkler heads to allow for proper watering of grounds and landscape plants; installs, maintains and repairs irrigation controls, timers, pump controls, flood-irrigation valves; operates powered equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, sod cutters, chain-saws, and brush trimmers; applies pesticides for weed control and pest control (State-issued applicator license required); identifies and reports repair needs to Supervisor; makes minor repairs when appropriate; cleans and empties exterior trash bins; may sort and deliver supplies and materials; may assist custodial staff as needed; may paint and repair items as needed; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
High School Diploma or GED; AND one year of grounds, landscaping, and/or custodian work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Must obtain and maintain State of Arizona pesticide applicator license within six months of hire. Requires successful completion of a background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and sanitizing buildings and grounds, and related custodial operations; occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skill in: Maintaining safety standards; operating equipment and/or systems; following written and verbal instructions.
Ability to: Work in varying extreme weather conditions; lift, push, pull or carry objects; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; stand and bend (30%); walk and stoop (20%); perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally, the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping, and 30% standing. The job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions.
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Employer Yuma County
Address 197 S. Main Street, Suite 303
Yuma, Arizona, 85364
Phone 928-373-1013
Website https://www.yumacountyaz.gov