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Job Description
Job Summary
Mohave County Public Works- Parks Division is looking to fill a Facility/Grounds Worker located in Kingman, AZ.
We are located at 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ.
Our Mission
To provide quality park facilities and outdoor recreational opportunities for the residents of Mohave County, to actively participate with agencies, organizations, and groups in bettering the recreational needs of Mohave County citizens, and to be as self-supporting as possible without placing a burden on the taxpayers.
About us
Public Works is consistently working to improve the quality of life here in the beautiful Mohave County. Each division works to develop more efficient programs to guarantee the best possible service for our citizens. We encourage team work, which includes our staff working hand in hand with our community. Together, we strive for a better, cleaner, and more resourceful operation. Please feel free tocontact us to assist enhancing our Mohave County.
Proud to Offer:- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
- 39 hours of PTO front loaded
- Regular accrual starts on 7 th pay period
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
- Contribution rate of 12.00%
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Perform work with a greater purpose
Facility Ground Worker -> Salary Range 10 Steps 1-12 $18.22 - $25.21/hr.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT- On-site residency may be required in Parks positions.
- Pesticide certification may be required for some Departments.
- Must pass drug screen post offer.
Essential Job Functions- Performs a variety of park construction and maintenance duties to include, but not limited to, trash clean up; restroom and facilities clean up and renovations; maintaining water, sewer, plumbing and sprinkler systems which includes installation and repair; grounds keeping activities to include mowing, utilizing pest control chemicals, and road and trail maintenance.
- Performs a variety of construction and maintenance work including, carpentry, heating, electrical, plumbing, cement finishing, painting, and welding in the maintenance and repair of buildings.
- Alters and repairs buildings, park equipment, floors, roofs, walls, and related structures.
- Installs repairs and alters electrical installations, components and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance of same.
- Set forms, pours and finishes concrete floors and structures.
- Paints and refinishes interior and exterior walls, ceilings and surfaces.
- Estimates, performs cost comparisons, selects and requisitions appropriate materials to complete work assignments.
- Picks up and delivers materials and supplies to job site.
- Plans and completes work assignments in accordance with blueprints, diagrams, specifications, oral and written instructions in accordance with the standard procedures and safety precautions of the trade.
- Utilizes a variety of maintenance and grounds keeping equipment and mechanical hand and power tools in performing work assignments.
- Maintains daily work records of work done, material used and time spent.
- Maintains an adequate supply of materials, equipment and tools required to fulfill work assignments.
- Cleans, maintains and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
- Performs other maintenance work assignments as required in other areas of general maintenance and construction.
ASSIGNMENT TO PARKS- Performs a variety of park construction and maintenance duties to include, but not limited to, trash clean up; rental home clean up and renovations; maintaining water, sewer, plumbing and sprinkler systems which includes installation and repair; grounds keeping activities to include; mowing, utilizing pest control chemicals, and road maintenance.
- Duties may be performed during a non-conventional schedule or hours. Employee will likely be asked to work weekends, holidays to support Parks Special Events and the Mohave County Fair.
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Facility Grounds Worker:- High School diploma /GED.
- Three (3) years’ successful experience in the general maintenance/construction area with possible focus on a specialty area such as facility's grounds keeping, and/or parks maintenance.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Materials, techniques, practices and procedures of general maintenance and construction tasks to include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cement work, welding, locksmith, grounds keeping, and construction and renovation of buildings and facilities and property.
- The use and care of a variety of maintenance, construction, grounds keeping equipment mechanical hand and power tools.
- The occupational hazards and safety requirements of maintenance, construction, grounds keeping and related trades.
- Local building codes as they related to construction and renovation of facilities.
- The maintenance, construction, installation and repair of building structures and related furnishings, and grounds keeping work assignments including layout and estimation and selection of materials.
- Safe, effective operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in maintenance, construction, grounds keeping, and related trades.
- Perform work accurately and in accordance with established standards from blueprints, diagrams, specifications and oral and written instructions.
- Safely and effectively service, maintain and repair assigned tools and equipment in accordance with standard repair, maintenance, operation, and safety procedures.
- Estimate material quantities and labor hours required to perform work assignments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date chronological records and documentation.
- Direct, train and supervise the activities of assigned personnel.
- Interpret and apply established guidelines and procedures as provided in trade manuals, building codes and related documentation.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, personnel of other County departments and general public.
- Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include frequent moderate lifting of 25 - 50 pounds, performance of moderate to strenuous manual labor and performing work assignments with the use of tools and equipment in cramped and contorted positions.
Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!
Closing Date/Time: 2/8/2026 5:00 PM Arizona - Paid Time Off (PTO)
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Mohave County
Show moreWith over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.
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