WestWorld Operations Technician II

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled operational, event services, and maintenance duties, including operating heavy equipment, to support the safety, cleanliness, events, and maintenance of the City of Scottsdale’s equestrian and special events facilities at WestWorld. The position works in an active event-facility setting and contributes to event support and facility upkeep. Employees must reside in Arizona during their employment with the City, whether or not approved for remote work. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in landscaping or working with heavy equipment. It also requires computer skills for entering and retrieving data. Within six months of hire or promotion, the employee must obtain and maintain an unrestricted Arizona Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement and the City’s Forklift Operator Certification. The employee must complete and maintain the City’s annual footing certification for arena care within one year. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required, and the employee is subject to legally required unannounced alcohol and drug testing. The anticipated starting salary may be up to the midpoint depending on experience and internal equity. The stated midpoint is $29.55 per hour; the full salary range is referenced in the posting but not provided in the supplied text.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of experience in landscaping or working with heavy equipment.
Skill and knowledge to operate a personal computer to enter and retrieve data.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations in the 39 months before the start date; a Graduated Driver’s License is considered restricted.
Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License with Tanker endorsement within six months of hire or promotion.
Obtain the City of Scottsdale Forklift Operator Certification within six months of hire or promotion.
Complete the City’s annual footing certification for arena care within one year of hire or promotion and maintain it.
Reside in Arizona during active employment with the City.
Submit to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in construction, landscape management, or a related field.
Experience working at an equestrian or special events facility.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled operational, event services, and maintenance duties at WestWorld.
Operate heavy equipment.
Support the safety and cleanliness of the City’s equestrian and special events facilities.
Provide event support and maintain the facilities.
Maintain the City’s annual footing certification for arena care.

Benefits

12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month.
Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month.
Medical, behavioral health, dental, and vision benefits.
City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, with optional supplemental life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement of $2,500 per year.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System defined benefit plan, with mandatory employer and employee contributions; the current contribution rate is 11.98% and includes a long-term disability benefit.
Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide 457.
Pet insurance.
Bilingual pay compensation.
Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to the employee’s Post-Employment Health Plan account.