Job Title:                           Groundskeeper

Department:                     Operations

Reports To:                       Operations Manager FLSA Status:                           PT Hourly

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The Tucson Convention Center, including the Tucson Arena, Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, and Leo Rich Theater, has an opening for a Groundskeeper. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assure proper routine maintenance and cleanliness for all outdoor spaces, including landscape & Hardscape, garages, Loading docks for pleasant appearance around the property.

• Empty trash bins around the facility and compact.

• Operating and maintaining garden equipment as needed.
• Operate equipment such as light trucks, Golf Carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, power washers, Blowers & hand tools.
• Prepare and monitor outdoor function spaces for client’s needs.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.

• Perform removal of Graffiti, paint, and gum on property.

• Ensure grounds are free of weeds and dead plants.
• Skimming water fountains for debris.
• Water potted plants 2-3 times a week or as recommended.
• Set Irrigation scheduler timer based off event schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance projects with subcontractors when necessary.

• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with subcontractors and vendors.

• Adjust parking lot spikes as needed for events.

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• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possess sufficient hearing to clearly hear voices, alarms, bells, and horns.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time on hard-surface floor.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize and use simple hand-held, manual and power tools needed for performance of general maintenance duties.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years janitorial/custodial experience required.
• Good leadership and communication skills necessary.

Skills and Abilities:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a landscaping or groundskeeping role
• Must be able to safely operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.
• Strong knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of horticulture and historical site rules
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a variety of outside conditions for long periods of time.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

No certifications are required.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Daily lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Constant reaching, standing, walking, stooping, climbing stairs.
• May include manual labor, moderate lifting and/or arduous working conditions.
• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination

• High noise level
• Exposure to the weather conditions
• In and out of doors several times a day
• Exposure to heat and cold, dust pollen and fumes

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site in Tucson, AZ

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.