Senior Parks Maintenance Worker

About the role

The Senior Parks Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and related service activities within the Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position may also be required to obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification if assigned to swimming pool facilities.

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;
• Maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used; apply herbicides and fungicides;
• Monitor public areas to remove safety hazards; assist with inspection and repairs of facilities and playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues;
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and related facilities; ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of facilities, restrooms, and recreational areas;
• Empty trash receptacles and transport rubbish to disposal locations;
• Repair and maintain the City’s irrigation system; change and adjust heads, valves, and other components; assist in irrigation system installation;
• Assist in performing basic construction, maintenance, and repair work involving concrete, drainage structures, retaining walls, pipelines, masonry, grading, pavers, metal work, woodwork, fencing, and electrical;
• Maintain swimming facilities; vacuum pools; clean decks, monitor water chemistry, backwash filters, and other general facility upkeep;
• Open, prepare, and close facilities including restrooms, swimming pool, skate park, lighted ball fields, and picnic areas; inspect playgrounds, doors, windows, structures, and other city park equipment and facilities;
• Report and complete forms and logs for instances where further investigation is required; notify Park rangers of any issues where the public refuses to comply with Parks rules and regulations; report all vandalism to the Park Ranger Supervisor; remove graffiti as necessary;
• May assist with dead animal removal; pest control such as bees and snakes;
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public;
• Support the City’s policies, goals, and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and two (2) years paid full time experience in construction, landscaping, facilities, parks, or public works maintenance or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of City and Department procedures, policies, and guidelines; City Code; Arizona Revised Statutes; Occupational Health and Safety Association standards and regulations; electrical code.
• Landscaping maintenance practices and techniques; irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• Basic pool maintenance methods.
• Safety procedures; proper use of equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment.

Skills

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work;
• Communicating clearly and concisely;
• Following instructions.

Qualifications

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work;
• Communicating clearly and concisely;
• Following instructions.

Benefits

The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please click here.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $24.33 - $25.56/hour.

Schedule

The Senior Parks Maintenance Worker position is open for full-time employment.