Maintenance Worker II - Various Locations

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Department is hiring multiple motivated, detail-oriented Maintenance Worker II positions to support Eldorado Park and Chaparral Park —two of Scottsdale’s busiest and most beloved recreation destinations. Together, Eldorado Park and Chaparral Park serve thousands of residents, athletes, families, and visitors each week. These parks feature expansive multi-use sports fields, a skate park, lakes, playgrounds, community gathering spaces, and direct connections to the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt. In this hands-on role, you will help ensure these iconic green spaces remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all who rely on their year-round recreation facilities and high-use amenities. Your craftsmanship, reliability, and attention to detail will directly shape the daily experience of the community.

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
One year of experience at the Maintenance Worker I level or equivalent experience in grounds or landscape maintenance.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date.
The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Nice To Haves

Within six months of hire, an Arizona Pest Control Applicator certification possessing Category 3 (Ornamental & Turf) and Category 4 (Right-of-Way) must be obtained.

Responsibilities

Keeping grounds clean, safe, and welcoming by monitoring high-use areas, cleaning ramadas, restrooms, and playgrounds, and removing litter throughout the park
Performing core landscape tasks such as pruning, planting, trimming, raking, fertilizing, mowing, and general upkeep of turf and landscaped areas
Maintaining irrigation systems, including adjusting schedules, repairing lines and heads, and troubleshooting controllers and minor electrical issues
Safely operating hand tools, mowers, EZ-GO carts, and city vehicles
Accurately calibrating and applying seed, fertilizers, and herbicides
Planting and pruning trees and shrubs using proper Arizona Landscape Professional standards

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month, available for use as soon as it’s earned
Sick Leave Accrual at 8 hours per month, also available immediately after accrual
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, including behavioral health services
City-Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one year of your annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per year to help you continue your education
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) — a defined benefit pension plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98%, including long-term disability coverage
Post-Employment Health Plan, employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP
Supplemental Retirement Options through Nationwide (457 plan)
Pet Insurance to help care for your animals
Bilingual Pay Compensation for eligible employees
Employee Wellness Incentives to support your health goals
Free Access to multiple city-owned fitness and recreational facilities