Park Maintenance Worker

Maricopa County; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare

Child care benefits

Paid vacation

Wellness program

ASRS retirement match

Job summary

Maricopa County's Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Park Maintenance Worker to help keep county park facilities clean and safe, serving millions of visitors annually.

The role requires 1 year of general maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED, plus an Arizona driver's license. Join a large, mission-driven team offering growth, tuition reimbursement, work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities maintenance, including cleaning/restrooms, ramadas, and park locations.
• Paint interiors and exteriors, remove graffiti, install road/trail signage.
• Complete minor irrigation and plumbing work, fix leaks and replace fixtures.
• Operate power equipment; support emergencies and safety tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service to visitors and collect entry fees.

Skills

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date

09/23/26

Application Deadline

09/30/26

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.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Parks and Recreation

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 San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Consisting of over 10,000 acres, the southeast Valley park is a fine example of the lower Sonoran Desert. The park ranges in elevation from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet. Goldmine Mountain is located in the northern area, with a spectacular San Tan Mountain escarpment in the southern portion of the park. The vegetation changes from creosote flats to dense saguaro forest. Various types of wildlife may be observed, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park also has a Visitor's Center with educational tidbits, souvenir items, and wildlife exhibits, including a tortoise habitat. Additional amenities are slated for future development.

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
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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, rescues, or basic first aid
• Other Job Duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• The work will occur in an office and field environment
• While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, dust, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations
• Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.