Under general supervision of the Public Works Recreation Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work associated with maintaining the Way of Life Facility, Lehi, and Salt River recreation athletic fields and swimming pools. This position also maintains the Way of Life Facility grounds. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt and is subject to working on-call and weekend hours.

Distinguishing Features: The Recreation Maintenance Worker III is a driving position and requires a high school diploma or GED. The position is distinguished from the Recreation Maintenance Worker II position by requiring a higher level of expertise in grounds and swimming pool maintenance and acting as a mentor to the Recreation Maintenance Worker I & II positions. The position is distinguished from the Grounds Maintenance Worker positions in that it only services the Way of Life Facility and the Lehi and Salt River athletic fields and pools.

1. Performs a variety of landscape maintenance work at the Way of Life Facility, including mowing grass, trimming shrubs and trees, preparing flower beds for planting and planting flowers, applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, removing weeds, debris, and dead plants, and ensuring watering schedules are maintained.

2. Installs and maintains irrigation systems and drip lines for the Way of Life Facility and Community’s recreation athletic fields. Inspects, repairs, and replaces items associated with the irrigation systems on a regular basis to ensure ample water is supplied to all grass and plants.

3. Ensures the Way of Life Facility grounds are kept free from trash and debris and trash cans outside of the buildings are emptied on a regular basis. Cleans and removes weeds and debris from all hardscape areas including sidewalks, gathering areas, parking lots, etc.

4. Performs maintenance, repair and upkeep of the Community’s recreation athletic fields, including watering, mowing, trimming, edging, applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, removing weeds, overseeding, filling infield holes, and adding clay when necessary.

5. Prepares the Community’s recreation athletic fields for use, including dragging the infield, chalking the field according the specified dimensions, watering the infield, and setting bases.

6. Operates, repairs, maintains, and cleans mechanical equipment for pool operation including water filtration and chemical purification systems, intake and outlet valves, chemical feeders, pumps, seals, vacuum equipment, and metering devices.

7. Assists with walkthrough inspections of pool facilities and takes necessary corrective actions. Checks and maintains chemical balances and water levels. Performs regular maintenance and repair on pool/spa filtration systems, to include backwashing, filter baskets, skimmer baskets, and weir gates. Ensures pool, deck, and associated appurtenances are kept clean.

8. Monitors overall cleanliness of swimming pool common areas, dressing rooms, and associated areas.

9. Performs other job related duties as assigned to maintain and enhance departmental operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, ordinances, customs and traditions of the SRPMIC.
• Knowledge of the Public Works Department and assigned programs and duties.
• Knowledge of facilities and grounds maintenance generally accepted processes and procedures including equipment use and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Community’s approved plant palette.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals used in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of swimming pool operations, principles of water filtration, chemical feed systems, the care and handling of pool chemicals, pumps, VFDs, automatic levelers, heaters, and pool appurtenances.
• Knowledge of basic water chemistry for swimming pools.
• Knowledge of hazards and proper safety protocols when working around bodies of water.
• Knowledge of standard swimming pool safety precautions and procedures.
• Knowledge of custodial and janitorial maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of sports/ballpark maintenance procedures.

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  Skill operating a variety of tools and equipment used in grounds keeping & facilities maintenance work.
• Skill operating a riding lawn mower.
• Skill applying lawn stabilizer and grass seed.
• Skill using weed-eater, lawnmower, port-a-vac and pool cleaning equipment.
• Skill using rake, shovel, broom and mop tools.
• Skill operating and maintaining large commercial pools, chemical feed, pumps, and filtration systems.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and the public.

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  Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain simple and concise records and prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to use work order software to track work order requests.
• Ability to swim.
• Ability to make routine maintenance and repair decisions.
• Ability to use field liners and chemical kits.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand and walk approximately 90% of workday.
• Ability to use cleaners, chemicals, weed killer and fertilizer.
• Ability to monitor and document pool conditions, chemical levels, pH, temperature, etc.
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually.
• Ability to work in cramp spaces and dusty or extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to reach high work areas by climbing, ladders, steps, or using scaffolding.
• Ability to lift arms above shoulder to perform work tasks.

Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and experience equivalent to at least three (3) years full time grounds and swimming pool maintenance experience.

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  For enrolled Community Members without a GED, must obtain a GED. Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.

Equivalency – Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would enable the candidate to satisfactorily perform and meet the duties and responsibilities required may be considered in meeting the stated minimum qualifications.

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain consideration for Community member/Native American preference, applicant must submit a copy of Tribal Enrollment card or CIB which indicates enrollment in a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.