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Daniel Gomez

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Experienced Groundskeeper with 14+ years of progressive responsibility with the City of Tucson, specializing in park maintenance, athletic field preparation, irrigation repair, equipment operation, and safety compliance. Proven track record of maintaining high-traffic public parks and tournament-ready sports fields while improving efficiency, safety, and team productivity, event coordination, customer service, and team leadership. Proven ability to supervise staff, ensure public safety, maintain facilities, and support large-scale community programs and events.,

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreation Assistant

City Of Tucson Parks And Recreation
Tucson, Arizona
08.2024 - Current

Worked full-time to support organizational goals and ensure operational continuity.

Responsibilities and Achievements:

  • Provided direction and oversight to seasonal staff, interns, volunteers, and temporary employees, ensuring efficient support during programs and events; occasionally served in a higher capacity to maintain continuity of operations.
  • Supported program development and implementation by conducting research, scheduling activities, preparing course materials, and maintaining engaging, informative displays.
  • Coordinated volunteer activities and external partnerships, including outreach to agencies for program collaboration and donations; monitored budgets, prepared program spaces, and delivered instruction.
  • Assisted with daily facility operations by opening/closing buildings, conducting safety inspections, reporting maintenance issues, and leading responses during emergency situations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and public relations, including responding to inquiries, resolving participant issues, providing program information, and promoting services through community engagement and presentations.
  • Maintained accurate administrative records, including attendance tracking, supply ordering, promotional material creation, report preparation, file management, and course evaluations.
  • Handled various financial tasks such as processing memberships, reconciling accounts, collecting and depositing fees, issuing refunds, and maintaining transaction documentation.
  • Transported program participants, ensuring safety, punctuality, and compliance with program policies.
  • Assisted with organizing and executing large-scale special events, serving 100–500+ participants, by managing logistics, setting up venues, and providing direct customer support.
  • Managed facility rentals at El Pueblo Center, including scheduling reservations, preparing rental spaces, coordinating event setup and breakdown, and ensuring compliance with facility policies.
  • Worked directly with renters to provide guidance, answer questions, and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience.

Groundskeeper

City Of Tucson Parks And Recreation
Tucson, Arizona
09.2012 - 08.2024
  • Maintained parks and facilities across west district daily, ensuring cleanliness and accessibility for public use.
  • Trained staff in renovations, reconstruction and maintenance of sports fields.
  • Experience in customer service and special maintenance request to Sports Teams such as Dino’s Baseball team, Naranjero’s de Hermosillo baseball team.
  • Assisted in ballfield maintenance for Tournaments such as Salpointe Classic, Tigs Tournament, Fort Lowell Shoutout
  • Layout and marked fields to meet requirements of sports governing bodies.
  • Detected safety and risk hazards in parks and devised corrective measures.
  • Assisted in preparation of special events such as family festival, back to school bash for kids.
  • Detect and repair irrigation throughout the parks.
  • Assist in distribution of homeless protocols.
  • Inspect trucks and all machined equipment to ensure safe to use on a daily basis.
  • Provide information and customer service to the general public.
  • Assisted in installing sod in various park areas to enhance visual appeal.
  • Performed routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing baseball fields, trimming hedges, pruning trees, and planting flowers.
  • Operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
  • Performed routine inspections of parks using city vehicles, addressing repairs for equipment and amenities such as playgrounds, benches, fences, and irrigation systems to maintain safety and functionality.
  • Maintained the park cleanliness by picking up litter, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning restroom facilities.
  • Assists in special projects such as park renovations, event setup, and seasonal decorations.
  • Worked with other team members to ensure efficient park operations.
  • Upheld safety standards and regulations while working in public areas by ensuring proper handling and storage of chemicals and equipment.
  • Provided friendly and informative assistance to park visitors by responding to inquiries and requests regarding park facilities and amenities.

Education

GED -

Arizona State Department of Education
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Customer service and assistance
  • Tournament & Event Field Preparation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Quick decision making
  • Organizational skills
  • Safety-oriented
  • Facility Rental Management
  • CPR certified
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • Reliability

Certification

Smartscape Certified Landscaper

Timeline

Recreation Assistant

City Of Tucson Parks And Recreation
08.2024 - Current

Groundskeeper

City Of Tucson Parks And Recreation
09.2012 - 08.2024

GED -

Arizona State Department of Education
Daniel Gomez