Park Maintenance Worker

Maricopa County•Queen Creek, AZ

1d•$20 - $31

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.

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 our on-site center
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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1