General Maintenance Worker (Parks and Recreation)

Summary

• This recruitment is for the Parks and Recreation Department. **
  
  

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a General Maintenance Worker, working with the Parks & Recreation departments at the City of Yuma. The ideal candidate will assist with various manual labor tasks including cleaning, maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, facilities, grounds, streets, and parks.

Under close supervision, assists with general labor and maintenance tasks in various City departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists with various manual labor tasks in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, facilities, grounds, streets and parks; provides basic upkeep of vehicles and transports as required to maintenance shops; fire hydrant testing and related data input; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
• Performs job duties within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures, reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations to minimize risk of accidents and enhance safety of the facilities.
• Learns a variety of general maintenance work methods and procedures, and the operation and maintenance of specialized tools and equipment.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Yuma and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Some experience in general maintenance work is preferred.

Knowledge Of

• City policies and procedures.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
  
  

Skill In

• Using basic tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
  
  

License And Certification Requirements

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at work sites throughout the city; requires ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment.

The City of Yuma offers the following benefits for Regular Part-time (20 -28 hours per week) employees:*PAID PARENTAL LEAVE- The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.

• ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.86% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 11.86% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .14% and the City contributes .14% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY -The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can’t work for a short time due to a covered disability.
• SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
• GENERAL LEAVE - Part-time employees (working year-round positions) 20 hours or more per week will accrue general leave. The accrual rate is pro-rated based on the years of service and hours worked per pay period, up to a maximum of 60 hours.
• SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
• HOLIDAYS - Part-time employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid for the amount of hours worked on the actual holiday, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following are City-recognized holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT- The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible regular part-time employees may receive up to $1,750 per calendar year.
• SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.
  
  

01

By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? (Must be verifiable in the 'Education' section of the application)

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired. (Must be verifiable in the 'Personal Information' section of the application.

• Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.
  
  

04

Do you have experience in General Maintenance Work? (Must be verifiable in the 'Work History' section of the application)

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

If you have experience in any of the following, please select all that apply:

• Facilities: cleaning, maintenance and repair of buildings/facilities
• Golf Course: cleaning, maintenance and repair of golf course grounds
• Parks: cleaning, maintenance and repair of parks grounds
• Streets: cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets (storm basins, sidewalks, medians)
• Vehicles: providing basic upkeep of vehicles and transports as required to maintenance shops
• Fire Hydrant Maintenance
• Irrigation: Repair irrigation systems, sprinklers and valves
• None of he above
  
  

06

Do you have experience as a parts runner such as providing basic upkeep of vehicles and transports as required to maintenance shops? (Must be verifiable in the 'Work History' of the application)

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Please select the shift(s) you are available to work.

• 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Day Shift)
• 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Nigh Shift)
• I am available to work either shift (day or night).
  
  

08

This is a part-time position not to exceed 28 hours per week. Are you agreeable to these terms?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

We may have some seasonal positions available from time to time. Are you interested in regular part-time or seasonal? Check all that apply.

• Regular Part-time
• Seasonal
  
  

10

The rate of pay for this position is $16.5139 hourly. Are you agreeable to these terms?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question