Parks Construction Specialist

City of Yuma•City of Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, the Parks Construction Specialist repairs, maintains, and revitalizes parks, playgrounds, golf courses, infrastructure, and other landscaped areas in City facilities, parks, and streets. The position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, monitors facility conditions, prioritizes work, and may supervise crews and train staff. Work is performed indoors and outdoors at sites throughout the City, following applicable safety procedures. The position is open until filled, with a first review date of October 29, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent and three years of concrete, welding, general building maintenance, or construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures, safety regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in parks, facilities, and grounds maintenance.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for quantities, distances, weights, and measurements.
Knowledge of proper use and storage of workplace hazardous chemicals.
Knowledge of City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and facility locations.
Skill in safely and effectively operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
Ability to identify mechanical problems and make basic tool and equipment adjustments and repairs, including troubleshooting equipment repairs.
Ability to establish and maintain safe work zones in public spaces and roadways.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers.
Knowledge of basic construction, masonry, electrical, and plumbing methods and procedures.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
A Commercial Class B Driver’s License may be required for some incumbents; additional technical training and certifications may also be required.
Ability to perform skilled technical repair and maintenance work; may need to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects, and follow safety precautions when exposed to hazards and dangerous tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Welding certification.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks at City facilities, parks, and landscaped areas.
Maintain, revitalize, and repair parks, parkways, recreational and park facilities, and related infrastructure.
Perform maintenance and repairs within the scope of authority and training and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures; report hazards, equipment problems, and emergencies, and perform traffic control as directed.
Monitor facility conditions; inspect locations, identify and prioritize maintenance and repair work, and oversee the removal of graffiti, hazards, and vandalism.
Train staff in proper methods and procedures, inspect work for compliance with standards, and resolve maintenance problems.
Supervise maintenance and repair crews; assign tasks and priorities, ensure assignments are completed, evaluate performance, maintain quality and safety standards, assist with staff development and safety training, and discuss workload and resource needs with staff.
Transport and operate power tools and maintenance and construction equipment; maintain and improve City facilities.
Clean up spills and unsafe conditions promptly and according to procedures.
Follow and enforce safety rules to reduce accidents and improve safety in work zones and facilities.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with the public and City staff, support City goals and values, and comply with City policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related matters and City information, and perform other assigned duties.