Maintenance Technician

Salary : $47,063.74 - $65,889.20 Annually
Location : Frontier Family Park - Parks & Grounds Maintenance, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026 - 5018001, 5018014
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks & Grounds Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


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:

1. Tuesday-Saturday | 5/8 shift | Weekday: 5:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Weekend: 4:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2. 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.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing semi-skilled parks and grounds preventative maintenance, repair or general maintenance activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an intermediate level parks and grounds maintenance classification in the maintenance and operations job family. Incumbent(s) demonstrate working knowledge of routine work applications and troubleshooting/diagnosis, working independently and referring more complex issues to superiors. Assignments require learned skills and a good technical understanding of the basics.

Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

• 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:


High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

Special Requirements:

• This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• 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.

SKILLS

• 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.

Supplemental Information
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

X

Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical Demand

Brief Description

C

F

O

R

N

Standing

Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties

X
Sitting

Desk work
X
Walking

To other departments/offices/office equipment

X
Lifting

Supplies, files
X
Carrying

Supplies, files
X
Pushing/Pulling

File draws, tables and chairs
X
Reaching

For supplies, for files
X
Handling

Paperwork
X
Fine Dexterity

Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment
X
Kneeling

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crouching

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crawling

Under equipment
X
Bending

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Twisting

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles
X
Climbing

Stairs, step stool
X
Balancing

On step stool
X
Vision

Reading, computer screen, driving
X
Hearing

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment

X
Talking

Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone

X
Foot Controls

Driving
X
Other (Specify)
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

Leaf blowers, mowers, trucks, tractors, trimmers, hedgers, pruners, and other related equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

D

W

M

S

N

Daily

Several Times Per Week

Several Times Per Month

Seasonally

Never

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Health & Safety Factors

D

W

M

S

N

Mechanical Hazards

X
Respiratory Hazards
X
Chemical Hazards
X
Extreme Temperatures

X
Electrical Hazards
X

Noise and Vibration

X
Fire Hazards
X
Wetness/Humidity
X
Explosives
X

Physical Hazards

X
Communicable Diseases
X
Physical Danger or Abuse

X
Other (Specify Below
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Safety glasses, face shield, steel-toe shoes, work gloves, hearing protection, or other related equipment when operating leaf blowers, mowers, etc.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C

F

O

R

N

Continuously

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

2/3 or more time

1/3 to 2/3 of time

Up to 1/3 time

< 1 hour per week

Never occurs

Description of Non-Physical Demands

C

F

O

R

N

Time Pressure
X
Emergency Situation
X
Frequent Change of Tasks
X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

X
Tedious or Exacting Work
X
Noisy/Distracting Environment

X
Other (Specify Below)
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
Office Environment
Warehouse
Shop
Recreation/Neighborhood Center
Vehicle

X

Outdoors
Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field
Other (Specify Below)
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

01


Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02


How many years of experience do you have in performing parks and grounds preventative maintenance, repair, and or general maintenance activities?

• No experience
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

03


Do you have a current Class D Arizona Driver's License or are you able to obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

04


Please detail your experience in performing parks and grounds preventative maintenance, repair, and or general maintenance activities
05


Please selec the schedules you are interested in

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

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