Parks Maintenance Worker

Sandy City; Parks (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy City is seeking a Parks worker to assist in maintenance and construction of city parks, irrigation systems, athletic fields, and recreation facilities. The role requires knowledge of tools and equipment, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work under supervision.

Position is seasonal (non-benefitted) with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an open-ended duration through November and potential extension based on Department need.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, machines, and equipment used in maintenance and construction of city parks, athletic fields, and recreation facilities.
• OSHA safety standards knowledge is preferred.
• Basic understanding of plant and turf life.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work related to maintenance and construction of city parks, streetscapes, sites, cemetery, and recreation facilities.
• Maintain irrigation systems and athletic fields as assigned.
• Adhere to all required standards, policies, and procedures.
• Work under supervision of Parks Division Head, Parks Supervisor and/or Crew Leaders.

Skills

Tools and equipment handling

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Tools

Park maintenance tools

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

Summary
Under the close supervision of the Parks Division Head, Parks Supervisor and/or Crew Leaders, performs skilled work pertaining to risk management, maintenance and construction of city parks, streetscapes, sites, cemetery, Parks and Recreation facilities, City Special Events irrigation systems, and/or athletic fields. Adhere to all the various written mandatory standards of operations, policies, and procedures.

10/274/2026

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on August 11, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. Applications will continue to be accepted as long as the position remains open on the website.

STARTING SALARY

$17.44/Hour

STATUS

Seasonal (non-benefitted, less than 6 months); Position available through November, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

DEPARTMENT

Parks & Recreation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Some related work experience preferred, but not required. Must be at least 15 years old to apply. Requires a valid Learner’s Permit or valid Utah Driver’s License. Knowledge of tools, machines, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, athletic fields, the cemetery and recreation facilities; OSHA safety standards; general construction practice and procedures; principles of plant and turf life. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and tools; inform supervisor of athletic field problems that could restrict or deny field use. Minimal contacts with other departments and the public (coaches, school children) requiring tact, judgment, good communication skills. Regular use of both light and heavy trucks and four-wheeled A.T.V.s; frequent use of riding and walk-behind mowers, tractors, backhoes, and other facility, park and athletic field maintenance related equipment. Supervisor may limit equipment operation based on Department of Labor age restrictions. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Frequent walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.); moderate stooping and/or kneeling. Extensive field work in parks and cemetery (90% of work is performed outside); frequent exposure to heat, cold and wet/humid conditions; constant exposure to excessive noise and vibration; requires some weekend, holiday, and evening work; this is a heavily supervised position.

Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.

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