Park Maintenance Worker
Park Maintenance Worker
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/02/25Application Deadline
05/07/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.00 $24.88 hourlyFull Range: $19.00 $30.75 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates 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
UnclassifiedDepartment
Parks and RecreationAbout 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 role will be at the San Tan Mountain Regional Park.
About Us
Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrierfree 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 120042 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 Countys regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational addition to the parkland the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail a 315mile 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 who are dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional worklife balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits include access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn 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
- Perform facilities maintenance activities including but not limited to cleaning and maintaining restrooms ramadas and other park locations; painting interior and external structures; graffiti removal; installing road and trail signage; completing minor irrigation and plumbing jobs including changing and repairing leaks and replacing plumbing fixtures; fence repair and installation; and minor electrical repair
- Perform landscape and vegetation maintenance including trash collection tree pruning weeding erosion control and other natural desert and trail maintenance
- Safely operate and perform general maintenance and basic repair of power equipment septic systems and water systems
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting visitors providing park information answering visitor questions and collecting entry fees
- Operate a backhoe or small tractor
- Provide direction to probationary conservation or other work crews in manual labor tasks
- Provide assistance with emergencies in the park rescues or basic first aid
- Other Job Duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire
- Exerting 50100 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently or up to 1020 lbs. constantly
- The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures wetness/humidity respiratory hazards and noise and vibration
- Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts vibrations fumes odors dusts poor ventilation chemicals oils extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions intense noises and travel
- The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities the employee may be exposed to loud noise noxious odors dust unsanitary conditions chemicals electricity moving mechanical parts extreme temperatures varying weather conditions and other related conditions and situations
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
