Park Maintenance Worker

City of Maricopa•Copper Sky, AZ

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Worker performs a variety of maintenance duties at community and regional parks. Reporting to the Park Supervisor, this position follows maintenance and safety standards that support the community image and sense of place in City Parks. The role calls for a strong customer-service orientation, a stewardship philosophy toward ecosystem management, and commitment to professional development. Related duties may be assigned as required, including temporarily filling in for other Recreation positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, including timers, sprinkler heads, and lines.
Basic knowledge of turf management principles.
Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials appropriate to the position's duties.
Professional social and interpersonal communication skills for significant internal and external interaction.
Ability to schedule, coordinate, and manage projects of varying difficulty, size, and complexity.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and innovation when evaluating information.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification and First Aid Course certifications.
Knowledge of current Parks and Recreation principles and trends.

Responsibilities

Maintain athletic activity areas, including mowing and weed control, as well as fences, benches, drinking fountains, sidewalks, and restrooms.
Maintain parks and facilities by blowing, weed eating, and power washing.
Maintain and repair playground equipment, including performing safety checks.
Remove graffiti from park areas.
Clean and remove litter from parks, streets, and other public areas.
Operate and/or drive a variety of light and heavy equipment.
Perform safety checks and routine maintenance on small equipment and utility vehicles.
Inspect and repair tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, including performing safety checks.
Open and lock public facilities as warranted, such as restrooms and concession stands.
Temporarily fill in for other Recreation positions and perform related duties as assigned.