Parks and Facilities Maintenance I*

City of Henderson; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits (Nevada PERS)

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

City of Henderson is seeking to fill one Parks and Facilities Maintenance I vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves learning routine ground and facility maintenance tasks while supporting experienced staff in a dynamic municipal environment.

Under supervision, you will perform manual labor, adhere to safety standards, and participate in maintenance activities that keep city parks and facilities in good condition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of full-time landscape maintenance experience.
• Six months of general building and facility maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or border state driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain OSHA card.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform manual labor and learn routine ground and facility maintenance tasks.
• Assist experienced maintenance workers on maintenance assignments.
• Follow safety procedures and use required tools and equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Parks and Facilities Maintenance I in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.

Under immediate supervision, performs manual labor and works with experienced maintenance workers while learning to perform routine ground and facility maintenance tasks within the Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department; and performs related duties as required.

NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES

Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months. Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

Salary and Benefits:

• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected


• Work-Life Balance
  
  
  
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (6:00 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change at City's discretion)
  
  
  • May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
  
  
  
  


• Paid Leave and Holidays
  
  
  
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
  
  
  
  


• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
  
  
  
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  
  
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  
  
  • Retirement Benefits
    
    
    
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    
    
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    
    
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  
  
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  
  
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  
  
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  
  
  
  

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent


• One (1) year full-time work experience in professional landscape maintenance


• Six (6) months of work experience in general building and facility maintenance


• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered


• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483


• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950)

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Written Examination - In-Person (Weighted 50%) - Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (Best-Qualified Candidates)

Structured Selection Interview - In-Person (Weighted 50%) - Tuesday, November 17, 2026 and Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (if needed) (Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.