Maintenance Specialist - Park Grounds

City of San Luis•Parks and Recreation, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Specialist operates light to medium construction equipment and maintains and repairs City streets, grounds, and storm water facilities. The role uses hand and power tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles to maintain streets, storm drains, catch basins, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, signs, and facilities. Work includes establishing work-site traffic controls in accordance with MUTCD standards, performing concrete work, operating construction equipment, completing basic building repairs, and servicing assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles. The position may assist City departments, oversee community service workers, coordinate activities, and monitor grounds during special events. The employee works outdoors in conditions that may include extreme heat, dust, and noise. Certain positions in this classification may require availability to work a flexible schedule. The position requires residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of full-time journey-level equipment operation, construction, and/or road repair or maintenance work.
Valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment; required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Flagger 1 Certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of employment, per MUTCD requirements.
Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.
Knowledge of street, grounds, and building maintenance and repair; construction equipment and hand and power tools; servicing and repair of tools, vehicles, and equipment; applicable codes and standards; and occupational hazards and safety procedures.
Ability to operate hand and power tools and construction equipment; perform manual labor that may include heavy lifting; follow oral and written instructions and safety procedures; service and maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment; establish effective working relationships and interact with the public; and repair equipment accurately and quickly.
Physically capable of safely operating City vehicles for job-related purposes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unaided.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Arizona Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement, Class B or Class A.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair streets, grounds, and facilities using hand and power tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
Clean and maintain City streets, storm drains, and catch basins, including sealing cracks and chips and applying asphalt or gravel.
Fabricate, install, maintain, and replace directional and traffic signs, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters using heavy equipment and materials.
Establish traffic-control safety procedures at work sites in accordance with MUTCD standards.
Perform concrete finishing work, including footings, forming, finishing, and ADA street and sidewalk access work.
Operate backhoes, dump trucks, bobcats, and other equipment as required.
Perform basic building construction, maintenance, and repair, including remodeling, framing, sheetrock installation, roofing, stucco, painting, and basic plumbing and electrical work.
Inspect, service, fuel, and maintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles at the operator level, including washing them.
Respond to requests for assistance from City departments as needed.
May oversee community service workers and coordinate activities.
Monitor grounds during special events to ensure protection of the system.
Perform related duties as assigned.