Parks Maintenance Specialist

Anticipated hiring range: $26.82 - $28.18/hour

About the Role

Positions in this class perform a variety of difficult and responsible unskilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and related service activities within the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure the cleanliness and safety of parks and City facilities. May require a Pool Operator Certification and may act as maintenance team leader, with emphasis on skilled special recreation facilities/equipment maintenance and/or irrigation.

Responsibilities

• Plant, water, and maintain landscaped areas; water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize turf; trim and prune trees and shrubs; stake trees; clear debris from walks, fields, courts, and other facilities; empty trash receptacles; maintain and clean restrooms; apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
• Monitor public areas to remove safety hazards; inspect and repair playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues, and other parks equipment and facilities; ensure proper maintenance of facilities and recreational areas; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s irrigation system; change and adjust heads, valves, and other components; maintain and program controllers; lead a team in irrigation system installation, landscape, and maintenance projects.
• Perform construction, repair, and maintenance of the City’s Trails and Open Space areas and facilities, including trail building, trail maintenance, fence repairs, and special projects.
• Perform construction, maintenance, repair, and preparation work on the City’s Rodeo Grounds facility: arena and event preparation, building maintenance, site maintenance and landscaping, arena and holding pen repair and maintenance.
• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair work involving concrete, drainage structures, retaining walls, pipelines, masonry, grading, pavers, metal work, welding, wood work, fencing, and electrical.
• Troubleshoot repairs, maintenance, installation, vendor coordination, and tasks related to buildings, special recreational facility/equipment maintenance, and special projects.
• Maintain swimming facilities; vacuum pools; clean decks; monitor and modify water chemistry; backwash filters, pumps, motors, and perform other general facility upkeep.
• Identify equipment needs for assigned projects; utilize proper safety precautions; establish traffic control, property, and public protection using signs and barricades.
• Perform PM10 dust control measures; maintain daily work logs, reporting, written work records, maintenance and repair logs; set up and tear down for special events including the portable stage.
• May work in a lead capacity for building, special facility equipment, irrigation, trails and open space, rodeo grounds, and other related maintenance work teams; provide functional and technical guidance to lower-level staff.
• Support the City’s policies, goals, and objectives; work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of paid full-time experience in park maintenance, construction, landscaping, irrigation, facilities maintenance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain an Arizona Herbicide Application Certification and a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s license within one year of appointment.
• Must obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within 6 months of appointment, depending on assigned location.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Skills

• Knowledge of City and Department procedures, policies, and guidelines; City Code; Arizona Revised Statutes; OSHA standards and regulations; electrical code.
• Landscaping maintenance practices and techniques; irrigation and sprinkler system installation; basic pool maintenance methods.
• Safety procedures; proper use of equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships; communicating clearly and concisely; following instructions.
• Operating park maintenance equipment including small power tools, mowers, welders, commercial trucks, and backhoes.
• Assessing, prioritizing, and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans; estimating materials and supplies.
• Creating and maintaining a safe environment; working independently with little or no supervision.
• Understanding of building and special facility equipment maintenance including fundamentals of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pumps, and carpentry.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work includes walking and operation of a vehicle, landscaping equipment, and various power tools; may involve climbing ladders.
• Requires moderate exertion and lifting/carrying objects up to 100 pounds, repeated bending, stooping, and reaching above the head daily.
• Performs construction, maintenance, and facility maintenance functions requiring visual and manual dexterity, precision measurements, and continuous repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• May be exposed to high voltage and hazardous chemicals.
• Works a varying schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during emergencies.

Pay

$26.82 - $38.84 hourly

Benefits

The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid leave, and more.

Schedule

Full-time, varying work schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during emergencies.