Nye County seeks groundskeeper to maintain Pahrump parks and fields

Pahrump’s public parks and athletic fields are down to a staffing question that can be felt on the ground: who mows, trims, waters and keeps the spaces playable when families, youth teams and event crews show up. Nye County is recruiting a groundskeeper for work tied to the Town of Pahrump general fund, with applications due by 5 p.m. June 16.

The job posting, listed June 1 at 10:45 a.m., calls for the kind of daily upkeep that makes the difference between a field that is ready for use and one that quickly shows wear. County job description materials say the groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks on public property, including parks and fields, and cares for grass, trees, shrubs, flowers and bulbs.

The pay listed in a related posting is $16.05 an hour, or about $33,384 a year for a 40-hour workweek, and the position is full-time with benefits. County materials also say the opening is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and that applicants seeking ADA accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Residents who rely on fields and park amenities are likely to notice the impact fastest if the position is filled quickly. Regular mowing and irrigation can determine whether fields stay usable through the heat, while basic upkeep affects everything from neighborhood park appearance to the condition of spaces used for games, gatherings and routine recreation. If the post remains vacant, the strain lands on existing maintenance schedules at the same time summer use tends to rise.

Nye County has already signaled that park upkeep is not an afterthought in local planning. The Nye County Park and Recreation Advisory Board advises county commissioners on existing and planned recreational and park facilities, including the operation and maintenance of existing sites. County master-plan materials also describe Pahrump’s parks, recreation, public buildings and facilities as major planning concerns.

That context matters as park projects continue to move through the county pipeline. In December 2025, county staff sought approval to revise the Kellogg Park improvement plan to replace horseshoe pits with pickleball courts and a playground, with no change to previously approved capital improvement funding. The park, at 6751 Squaw Valley Rd. in Pahrump, remains part of the broader conversation about how the community wants its public recreation spaces to function and who will keep them in shape.

Applications can be obtained by emailing human_resources@nyecountynv.gov or downloaded from the county website, and questions can be directed to (775) 751-6301. The hiring decision will tell Pahrump how quickly one of its basic public services can keep pace with demand.