Park Maintenance & Irrigation Technician

City of El Mirage; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSAs

ASRS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

YMCA discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Service leave

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Hand tools

Safety compliance

Customer service

Vehicle operation

Maintenance logs

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year maintenance experience

Job description

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.