Maintenance Technician (Parks)

City of El Mirage; El Mirage (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

HSA/FSAs

ASRS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

YMCA discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Service leave

Zusammenfassung

City of El Mirage is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Parks Division, helping keep our parks safe, beautiful, and ready for community activities. You'll perform routine grounds maintenance, irrigation work, and assist with event setups across the city.

This entry-level role emphasizes outdoor work, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving, with opportunities to grow through certifications and in-house training.

Qualifikationen

• Performs routine maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Inspects safety, cleanliness, and repairs as needed.
• Operates hand tools and light equipment.
• Maintains logs and records of maintenance work.
• Drives to city sites for assignments.
• Supports irrigation and playground equipment as assigned.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures.

Aufgaben

• Performs routine cleaning, grounds maintenance, or basic equipment repairs.
• Operates tools and light electrical/mechanical equipment as assigned.
• Inspects premises for safety; identifies repairs needed.
• Drives a city vehicle to sites city-wide.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed.
• Assist with irrigation repairs and playground maintenance.
• Provide scheduled and emergency traffic control as needed.
• Ensure facilities are secure and maintained.

Kenntnisse

Grounds maintenance

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Hand tools

Safety compliance

Customer service

Vehicle operation

Maintenance logs

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

1 year maintenance experience

Jobbeschreibung

Are you interested in becoming a Maintenance Technician by helping shape the spaces where the community comes to relax, play, and connect? As a vital member of the Parks Division, you will actively contribute to keeping El Mirage’s parks safe, beautiful, and ready for a variety of activities, ranging from quiet strolls to community gatherings and events. Whether you’re installing and maintaining complex irrigation systems, providing park maintenance and groundskeeping functions, or assisting with the setup for citywide events. Your work will enhance the lives of El Mirage residents and visitors.

If you take pride in working outdoors, enjoy being part of the team, and are willing to get your hands dirty for a meaningful cause, this could be the perfect job for you

New Hire Salary Range: $21.25 - $24.51 per hour

Salary range: $21.25 - $29.75

Employee Benefits Overview:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and professional growth:

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance:
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options
• Retirement:
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)--mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions
• Supplemental Benefits:
  • Employee recognition & reward program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership
• Paid Leave:
  • Holidays:10 City Holidays
  • Vacation:80 hours per year, increases with length of service
  • Sick Leave:96 hours per year
  • Service Leave:10 hours per year

Additional information is available at: http://www.azmt.org/city-of-el-mirage/.

Benefits are subject to change.

Experience a workplace that values and invests in your well-being!

About us:

Welcome to the City of El Mirage

Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of more than 35,000. The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned as determined by the City of El Mirage.

This is the first level in a three-level Maintenance and Operations—Maintenance classification series. It is responsible for performing routine maintenance activities within its assigned area of responsibility, ranging from basic grounds, equipment, and facilities maintenance to advanced technical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, plumbing, and irrigation systems. This classification level has two competency ranks.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Job Classification Title: Maintenance Technician

Working Title(s): Maintenance Technician;

FLSA Status: NE

Safety Sensitive: Yes

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Organizational Role: Entry/Prescribed; Paraprofessional-Operational

Supervision Exercised: None

Budget Authority: None

Competency Rank(s): Maintenance Technician

POSITION-SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Performs routine cleaning, grounds maintenance, or basic equipment repairs.
• Operates hand tools and light mechanical/electrical equipment as assigned.
• Inspects premises for safety and cleanliness; identifies repairs needed.
• Operates a motor vehicle to drive to work locations throughout the city.
• Prepares logs and records.
• Maintains compliance with safety requirements, applicable work methods, and procedures.
• Patrols for and removes trash and litter.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sanitizes (park or City) facilities, as assigned.
• Ensures facilities are locked and secure.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including seeding, mowing, fertilizing, watering, and weeding, as assigned.
• Inspects and repairs street signs, roadway striping, and other traffic or right-of-way implements, as assigned.
• Operates street sweeper, as assigned
• Provides scheduled and emergency traffic control setup city-wide
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, and other park amenities, as assigned.
• Digs trenches or assists with irrigation repairs, as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Methods of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical or mechanical issues, as assigned.
• Use of and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Safe driving practices and the geography of the city.
• Maintaining maintenance logs and records.
• Basic math to calculate measurements, as assigned.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as assigned.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Computerized maintenance management systems, as assigned.
• Recreation amenities, splash-pad operations, sports field maintenance, and playground equipment.

SKILLS

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Patrolling and inspecting facilities and grounds and identifying safety or repair issues.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical or electrical systems, as assigned.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals, as assigned.
• Calculating measurements.
• Maintaining logs and records.
• Following safe driving practices.
• Entering data into a maintenance management system, as assigned.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards as assigned.
• Providing customer service.
• Maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to safety standards.
• Safely operating a motor vehicle.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related (maintenance) experience or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses:

Arizona Class D Driver’s License. Arizona Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of appointment. First aid/CPR/AED Certification within 6 months of hire.

Safety Sensitive Assignment(s):

• Maintenance Technician

CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry and within the specified timeframe.

ADA INFORMATION

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Physical Requirements:

The following physical activities are essential to the performance of the job: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions.

Work Environment/Conditions:

Work time is split between indoors, outdoors, and in a vehicle and is subject to moderate hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, travel, and environmental threats.

The City reserves the right to:

• Consider only the most qualified applicants for the succeeding examination processes.
• Application and review (Training and Experience Evaluation).
• Interview.
• Appointment subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background examination.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for a qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

The City of El Mirage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.