Maintenance Technician

Description

The Town is excited to announce five (5) new opportunities for experienced technical and maintenance professionals to join our Grounds team in our Parks and Recreation department.

IMPORTANT DATES
Recruitment closes: Open Until Filled

PARK LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE

Family Frontier Park

Schedule:

• Tuesday–Saturday | 5/8 shift | Weekday: 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Weekend: 4:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Thursday–Monday | 5/8 shift | Weekday: 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Weekend: 4:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Mansel Carter Oasis Park
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday | 5/8 shift | Weekday: 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Weekend: 4:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Dessert Mountain Park
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5/8 shift | Weekday: 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Founders Park
Schedule: Friday–Tuesday | 5/8 shift | Weekday: 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Weekend: 4:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

Examples of Duties

• Maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs various types of irrigation systems or hardware, which includes heads, valves, solenoids, pipes, controllers, backflows, quick couplers, and/or other related items; modifies existing irrigation systems.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of fixtures, systems, surfaces, and/or small structures which may include lights, furniture and plumbing; ensures playground equipment meets safety guidelines and other related items.
• Installs street, caution, and regulatory signs; applies road markings.
• Operates a variety of light equipment and/or large trucks, which may include dump trucks, mowers, trucks, tractors, and other related equipment.
• Performs maintenance activities, which may include cleaning equipment, systems, and/or facilities; loading and unloading trucks; cleaning up debris; removing weeds; cutting brush; setting up and removing traffic cones and barricades; and performing other related activities.
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties in park areas, landscapes, and/or other related areas, including mowing and edging lawns, watering, weeding, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges; prepares and maintains athletic fields and courts; assists in maintaining the equestrian center.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides for the control of pests and plant diseases; performs chemical application, including the handling, mixing, and application of regulated chemicals for weed control programs
• Investigates and resolves public complaints related to odor, back-ups, insects, signage, traffic signal malfunction, road obstructions and the like; responds to emergency after-hours situations, road closures, storm damage or other incidents.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Driver's License;
• Following hire, successful completion of the following:
  • Arizona Office of Pest Management Licensed Spray Applicator's Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion date;
  • Five (5) week arborist training class;
  • Eight (8) hours of formal playground safety inspection training;
  • Multiple equipment operation trainings;
  • Numerous minor safety trainings;
  • Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

• Grass and plant care techniques;
• Turf management principles;
• Irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair;
• Flood control area principles;
• Landscape horticultural practices;
• Mowing practices and materials;
• Athletic field dimensions and maintenance practices;
• Applicable equipment, safety practices and tools;
• Identification of weeds/pests and eradication methods;
• Cleaning chemicals, applications, protective equipment;
• Detail cleaning techniques, materials used, and personal protective equipment;
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices.

• Operating grounds maintenance hand and power tools, light and medium equipment, and cleaning equipment;
• Estimating time and material requirements for assigned projects and activities;
• Performing routine grounds maintenance activities;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.

Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
• Town-paid basic life insurance
• Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
• Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
• Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
• Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
• Vacation leave hours annually
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Optional income replacement insurance
• Worker's compensation insurance
• Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
• Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
• Direct deposit of paychecks
• Wellness Programs with incentives