Park Maintenance Worker

Posting Date

04/08/24

Application Deadline

04/13/24

Pay Range

Full Range: $17.25 - $26.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Parks and Recreation

About The Position

Do you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery? Here is a perfect opportunity for you to join the most extensive County Regional park system in the nation. We host several million visitors a year, connecting people with nature!

 As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform various maintenance tasks to maintain a clean, safe environment in County Parks and recreation facilities and grounds. 

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.  

At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. In addition to the parkland, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all of the regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers that are dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

One year of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

Two or more years of general maintenance, custodial or building maintenance experience Experience in a natural desert park and recreation setting Experience working with computer use on a regular basis with word processing and spreadsheet programs Certificate related to facility maintenance such as plumbing, HVAC, or related discipline Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word) and Internet programs

Job Contributions

Performs facilities maintenance activities including, but not limited to, cleaning and maintaining restrooms, ramadas, and other park locations, painting interior, and external structures, graffiti removal, install road and trail signage, complete minor irrigation and plumbing jobs including changing and repairing leaks and replacing plumbing fixtures, fence repair, and installation, and minor electrical repair Performs landscape and/or desert maintenance, trash collection, tree pruning, and other desert vegetation maintenance, weeding, erosion control, and trail maintenance Operates a backhoe or small tractor Performs general maintenance and repair of power equipment, septic systems, and water systems Provides direction to probationary or other work crews in manual labor tasks Provides assistance with emergencies in the park, rescues, or basic first aid Greets customers, provide information, answer questions, and collect entry fees

Working Conditions

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireMust be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions, including temperatures over 100 degrees.This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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