Park Ranger

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave accruals

Job summary

The City of El Mirage seeks a Park Ranger / Maintenance Technician to assist with park upkeep and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for visitors. The role emphasizes routine patrols, rule enforcement, and strong customer service within City parks and trail systems.

This is a part-time position (19 hours per week) with a salary range and paid leave accruals, but no benefits. The city highlights its community focus and commitment to quality of life in the Northwest Valley.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related maintenance experience.
• Arizona Class D Driver’s License is required.
• First aid/CPR/AED certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with park maintenance duties and visitor experience.
• Conduct routine patrols, enforce park rules and respond to service calls.
• Provide outstanding customer service and act as a City representative.
• Support safety, security, and maintenance of parks and trails.

Skills

Park Ranger

Customer service

Maintenance tasks

Safety inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Arizona Class D Driver’s License

First aid/CPR/AED Certification

Job description

The Park Ranger / Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with park maintenance duties and assisting with the safety, security, and overall positive experience of visitors within City parks and trail systems. This position conducts routine patrols, enforces park rules and regulations, responds to service calls, and provides outstanding customer service to the public. The Park Ranger serves as a visible representative for the City of El Mirage and plays a key role in promoting a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly park environment.

Please note this is a Part-time position (19 hours per week).

New Hire Salary range: $21.25-$24.51

Salary range: $21.25-$29.75

This is a Part-Time position and will not be eligible for benefits. However, paid leave accruals are included in addition to the compensation package.

• Paid Leave:
  • Vacation: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a calendar year.
  • Sick Leave: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a calendar year.
  • Service Leave: 5 hours per year

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): Park Ranger

FLSA Status: NE

Safety Sensitive: Yes

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Organizational Role: Entry/Prescribed; Paraprofessional-Operational

Supervision Exercised: None

Budget Authority: None

Competency Rank(s): Park Ranger

The following is intended to describe the core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City’s needs.

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.
• 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.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Calculating measurements.
• Maintaining logs and records.
• Following safe driving practices.
• Entering data into a maintenance management system.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• 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.
• First aid/CPR/AED Certification within 6 months of hire.

Safety Sensitive Assignment(s):

• Park Ranger

CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

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

ADA INFORMATION

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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:

Primarily working outdoors with occasional time spent in a vehicle, and exposed to dangerous physical and atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, and environmental hazards.

• 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.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email—please monitor your junk/spam email for communication, as it will come from a system-generated source.

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.