Maintenance Technician (Parks)

City of El Mirage•El Mirage, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is an entry-level, paraprofessional-operational role in the City of El Mirage Parks Division. The position performs routine maintenance in its assigned area, including grounds, equipment, and facilities maintenance, and may also support troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, and irrigation systems. The role helps keep parks and other city spaces safe, clean, and ready for public use and events. Work is performed across indoor, outdoor, and vehicle settings, with no supervisory or budget authority. The job classification description is generic and not exhaustive; specific duties may vary according to City needs and assignment. This is the first level in a three-level Maintenance and Operations—Maintenance classification series, with two competency ranks. It is designated safety sensitive. The new-hire salary range is $21.25–$24.51 per hour, with a broader salary range of $21.25–$29.75 per hour. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and one year of related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. An Arizona Class D driver’s license is required. An Arizona Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement and First Aid/CPR/AED certification must be obtained within six months of appointment or hire, as applicable. Continued employment requires maintaining required certifications and licenses. The position involves very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly. Work conditions include moderate physical hazards, atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, travel, and environmental threats.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Arizona Class D Driver’s License.
Obtain an Arizona Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of appointment.
Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within six months of hire.
Maintain all required certifications and licenses at job entry and within specified timeframes.
Ability to follow directions and meet standards; operate assigned tools and equipment; inspect facilities and grounds; identify safety or repair issues; troubleshoot and repair mechanical or electrical systems as assigned; understand reference books and manuals; calculate measurements; maintain logs and records; follow safe driving practices; enter data into a maintenance management system as assigned; apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards; provide customer service; and maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to perform very heavy work and the physical activities essential to the job, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning, grounds maintenance, and basic equipment repairs.
Operate assigned hand tools and light mechanical or electrical equipment.
Inspect premises for safety and cleanliness and identify needed repairs.
Drive a motor vehicle to work locations throughout the city.
Prepare maintenance logs and records and enter data into a maintenance management system when assigned.
Comply with safety requirements, work methods, and procedures.
Patrol for and remove trash and litter.
Clean, disinfect, and sanitize park or City facilities when assigned.
Ensure facilities are locked and secure.
Perform grounds maintenance, including seeding, mowing, fertilizing, watering, and weeding, as assigned.
Inspect and repair street signs, roadway striping, and other traffic or right-of-way implements, as assigned.
Operate a street sweeper, as assigned.
Set up scheduled and emergency traffic control city-wide.
Inspect and repair playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, and other park amenities, as assigned.
Dig trenches or assist with irrigation repairs, as assigned.
Perform other related work as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Telemedicine.
Wellness programs, including early detection, lifestyle modification, and disease management.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), with mandatory shared employee/employer contributions.
Employee recognition and reward program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership.
10 City holidays.
80 hours of vacation per year, increasing with length of service.
96 hours of sick leave per year.
10 hours of service leave per year.