Streets Maintenance Technician

City of Maricopa; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maricopa is seeking a Streets Maintenance Technician to perform routine and specialized tasks in the Public Works Department, including pesticide application, landscaping, irrigation, and street maintenance. The role may require after-hours on-call rotation on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, monitoring irrigation, supervising crews, and ensuring safety while operating trucks and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of general work experience involving heavy physical labor.
• Arizona Structural Pesticide License in Right of Ways or Turf & Ornamentals with one listed certification.

Responsibilities

• Spray pesticides and perform landscape maintenance for City facilities and rights of way.
• Maintain records related to work, pesticide usage, equipment maintenance, and inventories.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems; troubleshoot and repair mainlines and adjust watering schedules.
• On-call rotation for after-hours street issues and routine street inspections.
• Supervise and train employees; project management and problem solving.

Skills

Safety principles

Teamwork

Truck operation

Verbal & written instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Arizona Structural Pesticide License in Right of Ways or Turf & Ornamentals

Arizona Certified Landscape Professional

Turf Grass Professional

Smartscape Certification

Certified Arborist (ISA)

Job description

The Streets Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of routine and specialized tasks in the Public Works Department. Work duties include applying pesticides, landscaping, irrigation and manual labor for street repair and maintenance. Depending on assignment, this position may require participation on a rotation schedule for on-call after hours support, which includes weekends, evenings, and holidays. Other duties may include related tasks as assigned.

This job description aims to outline the primary duties and responsibilities of this role. Employees may be asked to undertake job-related tasks other than those explicitly listed.

• Responsible for spraying pesticides and performing landscape maintenance of City facilities and rights of ways.
• Maintains complete and accurate records related to assigned work including work performed, pesticide usage, equipment repair and maintenance, and maintains an inventory of necessary pesticides and fertilizers.
• Ensures the safety of City equipment and others by following proper safety procedures; performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Monitors irrigation system by daily observations and inspections.
• Maintains irrigation systems by troubleshooting problems, repairing mainline breaks, installing sprinkler systems, adjusting watering schedules for conservation, adjusting irrigation heads.
• Working knowledge of irrigation system, to include electrical, automatic valves and controller pump section and pumping system.
• Adjustments to equipment and watering schedules may need to be made to take into consideration inclement weather or rain/storms.

• On-call rotation to take care of any off-hour street issues.
• Conduct routine inspections of streets and report any hazards, damages, or safety concerns.

• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Project management skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of general work experience involving heavy physical labor
• Possess a valid Arizona Structural Pesticide License in Right of Ways or Turf & Ornamentals and one certification such as or equivalent to:

1. Arizona Certified Landscape Professional
2. Turf Grass Professional
3. Smartscape Certification
4. Certified Arborist by I.S.A.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license or obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire, unless a qualifying military exception applies. Documentation for any military-related exception must be submitted to Human Resources.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and applicable law.

• Drug Screening includes testing for THC

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, techniques, and equipment used for weed or invasive plant control.
• Chemicals used in herbicide applications.
• City policies and procedures.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.

Skill in:

• Maintaining high ethical standards and promoting teamwork.
• Demonstrating strong safety principles and awareness.
• Safely and efficiently operating and maintaining trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Effectively following and communicating verbal and written instructions.

Ability to:

• Occasionally perform other Streets Maintenance duties such as rights of ways maintenance, filling potholes, resurfacing streets, and road construction projects.
• Operate equipment in streets and construction environment.
• Work patiently and tactfully with a diverse customer environment.
• Work in a consensus management environment.
• Maintain and repair applicator/spray equipment and parts such as nozzles, pumps, meters, connections, tanks, and seals.
• Recognize safety hazards and apply appropriate safety precautions during spray operations.
• Assist other divisions as needed for events and special projects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Never

Sometimes or Occasionally

Frequently or Often

Office or similar indoor environment

X

Outdoor environment

X

Street environment (near moving traffic)

X

Construction site

X

In the community (homes, businesses, etc.)

X

Warehouse environment

X

Shop environment

X

Exposures

Never

Sometimes or Occasionally

Frequently or Often

Individuals who are rude or irate

X

Individuals with known violent backgrounds

X

Communicable diseases

X

Bodily fluids (blood, urine, etc.)

X

Infectious Waste

X

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

X

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

X

Moving mechanical parts

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Vibration

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances waste

X

Loud noises (85+ decibels)

X

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

The City of Maricopa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.