Senior Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Apache Junction•Apache Junction, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions assigned to this class perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and related service activities within the Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. If assigned to the swimming pool facilities, may be required to obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and two (2) years paid full time experience in construction, landscaping, facilities, parks, or public works maintenance or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

If assigned to the swimming pool facilities, may be required to obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
Must obtain an Arizona Herbicide Application certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
Must obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within 6 months of appointment depending on assigned location.

Responsibilities

Work as part of parks maintenance to plant, water and maintain landscaped areas; water, mow, weed, trim, renovate and fertilize turf; trim and prune trees and shrubs; stake trees; clear debris from walks, fields, courts and other facilities; maintain record of fertilizers and chemicals used; may apply herbicides and fungicides.
Monitor public areas to remove safety hazards; assist with inspection and repairs of facilities and playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues; prepare and maintain athletic fields and related facilities; ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of facilities, restrooms and recreational areas; empty trash receptacles and transport rubbish to disposal location.
Repair and maintain the City’s irrigation system; change and adjust heads, valves and other components; assist in irrigation system installation.
Assist in performing basic construction, maintenance and repair work involving concrete, drainage structures, retaining walls, pipelines, masonry, grading, pavers, metal work, woodwork, fencing and electrical.
Maintain swimming facilities; vacuum pools; clean decks, monitor water chemistry, backwash filters and other general facility upkeep.
Open, prepare and close facilities including restrooms, swimming pool, skate park, lighted ball fields and picnic areas; inspect playgrounds, doors, windows, structures and other city park equipment and facilities; report and complete forms and logs for instances where further investigation is required.
Notify Park rangers of any issues where the public refuses to comply with Parks rules and regulations; report all vandalism to the Park Ranger Supervisor; remove graffiti as necessary.
May assist with dead animal removal; pest control such as bees and snakes.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Support the City’s policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.