PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary : $35,755.20 - $52,083.20 Annually
Location : City of Sierra Vista, Public Works, Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 09 09 26 REQ 1613
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona


DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

Definition & Essential Functions
The anticipated work schedule for this position is: Monday through Friday. The hours for this position vary by season. Summer hours M-F 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fall/winter/ spring M-F 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.


Availability for weekend work required. Available for on-call duties as needed. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE MORNING, EVENING, AND WEEKEND SHIFTS and special events.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Library and the City of Sierra Vista reserves the right to change the schedule and/or location to accommodate the needs of the Department
Under immediate supervision, maintains landscaped areas in and around City sports fields, City buildings and grounds, communityparks, trafficislands, roadsides, works on special projects, supports special events, and other duties as assigned.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential functions included in the job description may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks

• Prunes trees, trims shrubs, mows, and edges.
• Responsible for trash and weed control.
• Supervising Department of Correction (D.O.C.) workers (as utilized).

• Performs sports field maintenance, including irrigation system installation and repairs.
• Performs sprinkler and drip irrigation repairs and adjustments, fencing, top dressing, and base/plate/anchor installation.
• Assists with over seeding, aerating, and mowing operations.
• Assists with parks construction work, including pouring concrete, framing, painting, plumbing, roofing, paving blocks, and electrical repair.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment, tools, and vehicles.

• Assists in assembling new and/or repairing existing playground equipment.
• Helps with set-up and operation of special events as needed.
• Maintains municipal sports facilities.
• Repairs bleachers, backstops, and fencing.
• Sprays herbicides for pre-emergent and spot spraying of weeds, utilizing various chemicals, within landscaped areas.

• Plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and turf; landscaping, crushed granite, and rocks.
• Lines and drags baseball infields; installs new sports fields.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of:

• Basic construction and maintenance practices, methods, and techniques.
• Grounds keeping, landscaping, and building maintenance practices and techniques.

• Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures.

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
• Operating mowers, blowers, weed trimmers, tractors and other small equipment.
• Following oral and written instructions.

• Using common hand and power tools.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions while performing vigorous physical activities.

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
One (1) year experience in general maintenance work.
A valid Arizona driver's license required.

Arizona Pesticide Applicator License with License Category: Right of Way / Weed to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Availability for weekend work required.
Available for on-call duties as needed.
Applicants must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the department to include morning, evening, and weekend shifts.
Park Maintenance/landscaping experience highly desired.
Additional Information:
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.


The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:


Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.


Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.


Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.


Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.


Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.


Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.


Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.


All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.


Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.


Additional Time Off/Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.


Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.
01


Do you have a valid Arizona Driver's License?

• YES
• NO

02


Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License immediately following employment.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

03


Which best describes your level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None

04


How many years of experience do you have in general maintenance work?

• Less than 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 6+ Years

05


Are you available to work flexible hours to include morning, evening and weekend shifts?

• YES
• NO

06


Are you available for on-call duties as needed?

• YES
• NO

07


Do you have a State of Arizona Pesticide Applicators License?

• Yes
• No

08


Arizona Pesticide Applicator License with License Category: Right of Way / Weed to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

09


Do you have experience in park maintenance work?

• YES
• NO

10


If yes, please describe your park maintenance work experience
11


Do you have a medical marijuana card?

• Yes
• No

12


Are you currently employed and working for the City of Sierra Vista?

• Yes
• No

13


If answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate your department and position with The City of Sierra Vista.
14


The City requires a 10 year (if applicable) complete work history submitted. Please ensure that you have entered your complete work history for the last 10 years on your application before submitting your application. Attaching a resume will not substitute having to enter your work history.

• I have read and acknowledge that i have entered my entire work history as applicable to me.

15


The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. This includes but is not limited to: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, all form of marijuana including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles, and all forms of use will be treated the same. Employment is contingent upon negative test results.
In addition, employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future.

• I have read and acknowledged the above statement.

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• I have read and acknowledge the notification above.

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