Maintenance Technician - Lakes

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of a Recreation Services Supervisor, this position performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of grounds, facilities, buildings and/or landscape areas that are part of the Lakes assigned to Recreation Services. The Maintenance Technician is assigned to one or more areas within the division, such as Parks/Community Services, Lakes, Landscape, and/or Trails.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years previous experience in general maintenance and/or construction required.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must obtain Arizona Class A CDL within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid Arizona State Applicators license (Turf and Ornamental & Right of Way Categories) or obtain within 12 months of hire.
• May be required to successfully complete an extensive Police background check for citation writing prior to employment.
• Night, evening, weekend and split shifts may be required.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment and tools necessary for maintaining assigned areas
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Knowledge of common hand and power tools
• Skill in following oral and written instructions
• Skill in operating and working around moving equipment
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers and public
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate wood chippers, mowers, trimmers in the care and maintenance of assigned areas
• Use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Help maintain public facilities and grounds; pick up trash, debris and tree limbs; trim bushes, trees, and shrubs; maintain lawns and flower beds in a trimmed, weed-free manner; clean, mop, and sanitize public restrooms; restock paper towels, toilet paper and soap as necessary; clean up and tear down after special events.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of assigned equipment; maintain irrigation systems; sweep sidewalks and parking lots; groom sports fields and mark appropriately; rake weeds and grass; perform snow removal duties; perform safety inspections on recreational facilities and equipment.
• Transport waste debris to transfer station for proper disposal.
• Assist in the set up, preparation and clean up for special events
• Schedule and coordinate work crews
• Analyze operational problems and make recommendations to correct or improve procedures
• Keep records, files, logs, ledgers, etc. of activities in order to provide accurate documentation of work performed or information that can easily be retrieved
• Compile data for administrative analysis and prepare reports or summaries of data from records
• Serve as a representative of the City of Prescott
• Issue citations to the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System

What This Job Offers

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