General Maintenance Worker

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a General Maintenance Worker, you will work outdoors year-round in Arizona’s desert environment, playing a hands-on role in building and maintaining the flood control structures that protect our communities. Through skilled and unskilled construction and maintenance work, you directly support public safety while helping preserve the natural landscape. Beyond flood protection, the Flood Control District maintains multi-use facilities, including hiking trails, bike paths, and open spaces, that enhance the quality of life across Maricopa County. This is more than a maintenance job; it’s an opportunity to help protect neighborhoods and care for community spaces residents use and value every day. We are currently hiring for several positions across multiple yard locations.

Requirements

• One year of general maintenance work experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of general maintenance experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Knowledge of landscape and roadway maintenance and repair methods and materials
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, and First Aid
• Skill to safely and efficiently operate and maintain trucks and equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use a personal computer

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor assignments in the building and maintenance and repair of roadways and Flood Control structures; maintain landscaping and clear brush and debris from roadways, structures, and facilities
• Operate a variety of trucks, equipment, and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Clean and maintain equipment as needed
• Perform traffic control activities as needed; report safety hazards; perform tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment, and deliver to job sites as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED