Park Maintenance Worker

maricopa; Cave Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Low-cost healthcare

Child care benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness program

ASRS enrollment

Job summary

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department in Cave Creek, AZ is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to join the regional park system. The role focuses on maintaining facilities, landscapes, trails, and grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for millions of visitors annually.

You will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, operate basic power equipment, and contribute to the upkeep of Cave Creek Regional Park, located north of Phoenix.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities maintenance activities, including cleaning restrooms, Ramadas, and park locations; painting interior and exterior structures; graffiti removal; installing road and trail signage; and minor irrigation/plumbing repairs.
• Perform landscape and vegetation maintenance, including trash collection, tree pruning, weeding, erosion control, and trail maintenance.
• Safely operate power equipment, septic and water systems for maintenance tasks; provide excellent customer service by greeting visitors and answering questions.
• Provide direction to crews for manual labor tasks and assist with park emergencies when needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Custodial

Building maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Unclassified

Department: Parks and Recreation

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.75 - $25.56 hourly

Full Pay Range: $19.75 - $32.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

About the Position

Do you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery? Here is a perfect opportunity for you to join the most extensive County Regional Park system in the nation. We host several million visitors a year, connecting people with nature! As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform various maintenance tasks to maintain a clean, safe environment in County Parks and recreation facilities and grounds.

About Cave Creek Regional Park

Cave Creek Regional Park is located north of Phoenix and became part of Maricopa County's regional park system in 1963. This 2,922-acre park sits in the upper Sonoran Desert and ranges in elevation from 2,000 feet to 3,060 feet. This desert oasis provides hikers and equestrians with majestic views. The Go John Trail loops around a mountain, creating the illusion of being miles away from civilization. In the 1870s, fever‑stricken gold seekers staked their dreams on the jasper‑studded hills. Guided trails to these sites give visitors an opportunity to travel back in time.

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier‑free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert. At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. In addition to the parkland, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315‑mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all of the regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers that are dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work‑life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• One year of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Two or more years of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience
• Experience in a natural desert park and recreation setting
• Experience working with computers on a regular basis with word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Certificate related to facility maintenance such as plumbing, HVAC, or related discipline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word) and Internet programs

Job Contributions

• Perform facilities maintenance activities, including, but not limited to: 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, conservation, or other work crews in manual labor tasks
• Provide assistance with emergencies in the park,