Park Maintenance Worker

Maricopa County • Queen Creek, AZ

2d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery? Here is a perfect opportunity for you to join the most extensive County Regional Park system in the nation. We host several million visitors a year, connecting people with nature! As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform various maintenance tasks to maintain a clean, safe environment in County Parks and recreation facilities and grounds.

About San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Consisting of over 10,000 acres, the southeast Valley park is a fine example of the lower Sonoran Desert. The park ranges in elevation from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet. Goldmine Mountain is located in the northern area, with a spectacular San Tan Mountain escarpment in the southern portion of the park. The vegetation changes from creosote flats to dense saguaro forest. Various types of wildlife may be observed, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park also has a Visitor's Center. Don’t forget to stop by the Visitor's Center to pick up educational tidbits, purchase souvenir items, visit with park staff, and see the wildlife exhibits or tortoise habitat. Restroom facilities are available, and additional amenities are slated for future development.
About Us
Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.
At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. In addition to the parkland, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all of the regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers that are dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Requirements

• One year of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience
• Experience in a natural desert park and recreation setting
• Experience working with computers on a regular basis, with word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Certificate related to facility maintenance, such as plumbing, HVAC, or related discipline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word) and Internet programs

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities maintenance activities, including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining restrooms, ramadas, and other park locations; painting interior and external structures, graffiti removal; installing road and trail signage; completing minor irrigation and plumbing jobs, including changing and repairing leaks and replacing plumbing fixtures; fence repair and installation; and minor electrical repair
• Perform landscape and vegetation maintenance, including trash collection, tree pruning, weeding, erosion control, and other natural desert and trail maintenance
• Safely operate, perform general maintenance, and basic repair of power equipment, septic systems, and water systems
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting visitors, providing park information, answering visitor questions, and collecting entry fees
• Operate a backhoe or small tractor
• Provide direction to probationary, conservation, or other work crews in manual labor tasks
• Provide assistance with emergencies in the park, rescues, or basic first aid
• Other Job Duties as assigned

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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