Park Ranger

City of El Mirage • El Mirage, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Park Ranger / Maintenance Technician assists with park maintenance and supports the safety, security, and positive experience of visitors in City parks and trail systems. The position conducts routine patrols, enforces park rules and regulations, responds to service calls, and provides customer service to the public. The Park Ranger is a visible representative of the City of El Mirage and helps promote a safe, welcoming, family-friendly park environment.

This is an entry-level, part-time position working 19 hours per week. It is the first level in a three-level Maintenance and Operations—Maintenance classification series and involves routine maintenance activities, including grounds, equipment, and facilities maintenance. The role is safety sensitive and has no supervisory or budget authority. Work is primarily outdoors, with occasional time in a vehicle, and may involve exposure to dangerous physical and atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, and environmental hazards.

The new-hire salary range is $21.25–$24.51 per hour; the stated salary range is $21.25–$29.75. The position is not eligible for benefits. Paid leave accrues in addition to compensation: vacation and sick leave each accrue at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year, and service leave is five hours per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
• Arizona Class D Driver’s License.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within six months of hire.
• Maintain all certifications and licenses required at job entry and within the specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and inspect parks.
• Perform park security, monitor events, and report unsafe conditions and vandalism.
• Respond to park-related service calls and ramada cleanup needs.
• Ensure compliance with City parks and trail rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective customer service with the public and City employees.
• Perform routine cleaning, grounds maintenance, and basic equipment repairs.
• Operate hand tools and light mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Inspect premises for safety and cleanliness and identify needed repairs.
• Drive a motor vehicle to work locations throughout the city.
• Prepare and maintain logs and records.
• Follow safety requirements, applicable work methods, and procedures.
• Perform related work.

Benefits

• Vacation leave accrual: one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Sick leave accrual: one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Service leave: five hours per year.

What This Job Offers

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