Parks Maintenance Worker - Full Time Temporary

City of Prescott; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health services

Accrued sick time

Insurance coverage

ASRS pension

Job summary

City of Prescott is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker for Recreation Services. This full-time temporary role involves keeping park facilities clean, performing grounds tasks, and assisting with events. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required.

Ideal candidates are at least 17 with a valid Arizona driver’s license and comfortable working outdoors in all weather. The position includes background screening after an offer and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in grounds/facilities maintenance and landscaping
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Skill in using hand and power tools to maintain/repair facilities
• Skill in following oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and City employees
• Ability to operate city vehicle and equipment safely

Responsibilities

• Maintains park facilities and performs janitorial duties
• Cleans restrooms and handles trash pickup
• Weeds, raking, painting and event preparation as required
• Works under supervision of Lead Maintenance Technician or Supervisor

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping tasks

Safety practices

Hand tools

Power tools

Oral and written instructions

Public interaction

Equipment operation

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Parks Maintenance Worker

Recreation Services

Full-Time Temporary

Hiring Pay Range: $18.38 to $22.98 Per Hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Deadline to Apply: 10/23/2026

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Temporary Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Accrued paid sick time
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks including maintenance of all park facilities, janitorial duties, restroom cleaning is a must, trash pickup, weeding, raking, painting, and special events preparation and other duties as required. Incumbents receive general supervision from a Lead Maintenance Technician, Coordinator or Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 17 years old at the time of hire and possess a valid Arizona driver's license. Must be able to perform physical work outdoors under all weather conditions. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required depending on special events.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Taking Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in performing grounds/facilities maintenance and landscaping tasks
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Skill in using hand and power tools to maintain/repair buildings and facilities
• Skill in following oral and written instructions
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public and City employees contacted in the course of work
• Ability to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to effectively and safely perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicle as needed.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an 'otherwise qualified applicant' with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as 'Safety Sensitive'. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.