Park Maintenance Technician: Outdoor Work & Park Safety

maricopa; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and develop‑m

Low-cost healthcare for you and depend

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to join the team maintaining County Parks and recreation facilities and grounds. You will perform a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks to keep environments clean and safe for millions of visitors each year.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, a valid Arizona driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in desert park settings.

Qualifications

• One year of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities maintenance activities, including cleaning and maintaining restrooms, ramadas, and other park locations; painting interior and external structures, graffiti removal; installing road and trail signage; completing minor irrigation and plumbing jobs, including changing and repairing leaks and replacing plumbing fixtures; fence repair and installation; and minor electrical repair.
• Perform landscape and vegetation maintenance, including trash collection, tree pruning, weeding, erosion control, and other natural desert and trail maintenance.
• Safely operate, perform general maintenance, and basic repair of power equipment, septic systems, and water systems.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting visitors, providing park information, answering visitor questions, and collecting entry fees.
• Operate a backhoe or small tractor.
• Provide direction to probationary,

Skills

General maintenance

Custodial work

Building maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to join the team maintaining County Parks and recreation facilities and grounds. You will perform a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks to keep environments clean and safe for millions of visitors each year.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, a valid Arizona driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in desert park settings.