General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker

As a General Maintenance Worker, you will work outdoors year-round in Arizona's desert environment, playing a hands-on role in building and maintaining the flood control structures that protect our communities. Through skilled and unskilled construction and maintenance work, you directly support public safety while helping preserve the natural landscape.

Beyond flood protection, the Flood Control District maintains multi-use facilities, including hiking trails, bike paths, and open spaces, that enhance the quality of life across Maricopa County. This is more than a maintenance job; it's an opportunity to help protect neighborhoods and care for community spaces residents use and value every day. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County provides essential public services to residents and visitors, which may require employees to work alternate work schedules. In such cases, employees will be given reasonable notice by their supervisor.

We are currently hiring for several positions across multiple yard locations.

Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

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Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One year of general maintenance work experience
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Three or more years of general maintenance experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Knowledge of landscape and roadway maintenance and repair methods and materials
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, and First Aid
• Skill to safely and efficiently operate and maintain trucks and equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use a personal computer

Job Contributions

• Perform manual labor assignments in the building and maintenance and repair of roadways and Flood Control structures; maintain landscaping and clear brush and debris from roadways, structures, and facilities
• Operate a variety of trucks, equipment, and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Clean and maintain equipment as needed
• Perform traffic control activities as needed; report safety hazards; perform tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment, and deliver to job sites as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

The position generally conducts business out in the field utilizing various hand tools for numerous construction and maintenance duties, including shovels, rakes, pickaxes, brooms, and varying-sized electric and hand tools. Familiarity with four-wheel-drive capabilities and self-recovery winching techniques will occasionally be needed.

Protective Equipment Required

Fieldwork will often be conducted in remote locations under potentially extreme weather environments. Attire for the position will be provided and maintained by Maricopa County and has the potential for general construction and/or field inspection PPE required to perform duties daily. This includes, but is not limited to, safety-toe footwear, hard hats, high-visibility vests, eye protection, and durable pants such as jeans.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.

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