Facility Grounds Worker Lead - Kingman - Mohave County, AZ

Description

Salary : $48, $59,508.80 Annually
Location : Kingman, AZ
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 05763
Department: Public Works
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 02/26/2026
Closing Date: 3/15/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Mohave County Public Works-Facilities Division is looking to fill a Facility/Grounds Worker Lead located in Kingman, AZ.
We are located at 3715 Sunshine Drive, Kingman, AZ.
Our Mission
To provide on-going maintenance, repair, and janitorial services of County owned and leased buildings and grounds. The key objectives are to achieve maximum facility life, facility efficiency, minimum cost of ownership, and to provide a suitable environment for employees to deliver services to the Public.
About usPublic 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 7thpay 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 1-8 $ $22.41/hr.
Facility Ground Worker Senior -> Salary Range 12 Steps 1-8 $ $24.71/hr.
Facility Ground Worker Specialist -> Salary Range 14 Steps 1-8 $ $27.23/hr.
Facility Ground Worker Lead -> Salary Range 15 Steps 1-8 $ $28.61/hr.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must pass drug screen post offer.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs same duties and responsibilities as those required of the Facility/Grounds Workers series or as assigned to Parks.
• Performs those duties that are more difficult and responsible of the Facilities/Grounds Worker or as they apply to Parks area.
• Provides routine maintenance and repair services under plumbing, carpentry, and electrical trades as well as heavy equipment operation required for grounds development and maintenance.
• Assists in the preparation of performance evaluations; may recommend disciplinary actions; assists in approving vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; oversees the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and recordkeeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides training in the safe operation and servicing of required equipment, tools and materials in assigned area.
• Prepares complete, accurate reports, records, and logs.
• Operates and utilizes various hand and power tools and equipment appropriate to assigned area.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments.
• Cleans, maintains and services required equipment and tools used during performance of work assignments.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials, equipment and tools required to fulfill work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Facility Grounds Worker:

• High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree).
• Minimum 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.
• Completion of trade school and apprenticeship program in the building maintenance/construction trades.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Facility Grounds Worker Senior:

• High School diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• At least five (5) years successful increasingly responsible experience in the general maintenance/construction area and possibly with a focus on a specialty area such as facilities, locksmith, grounds keeping, or parks maintenance as a Facility/Grounds Worker.
• Or when filled from outside, at least five (5) years increasingly responsible experience as a Facility/Grounds Worker or related field involving the maintaining, constructing, repairing and modifying facilities and buildings with a focus on a specialty area such as Locksmith; Grounds keeping.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Facility Grounds Worker Specialist:

• High School diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Five (5) or more years progressively responsible experience in the general maintenance/construction area or related field involving the maintaining, constructing, repairing and modifying facilities and buildings or progressively responsible experience as a Facility Grounds Worker.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Facility Grounds Worker Lead

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Three (3) years successful experience in the performance of journey or advanced journey level duties and responsibilities associated with the area assigned or when filled from the outside, three (3) or more years' experience in an assigned area performing applicable journey or advanced journey level work.
• OR 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

• Tools, equipment, materials, techniques, methods, practices, and procedures utilized in assigned area.
• Use and care of a variety of equipment and hand and power tools.
• Occupational hazards and safety requirements of chose trade within assigned area.
• Laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes involved in assigned area.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, and training.
• Safe, effective operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment and measuring aides used in assigned area.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to motivate and control assigned personnel effectively.
• Perform work accurately and in accordance with established standards applicable to assigned area such as, blueprints, diagrams, specifications and/or oral and written instructions.
• Safely and effectively service, maintain and repair assigned tools and equipment in accordance with standard repair, maintenance, operation, and safety standards.
• Estimate material quantities and labor hours required to perform and complete work assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date chronological records and documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with associate personnel, personnel of other County Departments, other agencies, vendors, and general public.
• Fulfill all the physical requirements of the classification as indicated in the working conditions/physical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
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 ourBenefits Guidefor full details
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