Maintenance Technician

Overview The Town is excited to announce five (5) new opportunities for experienced technical and maintenance professionals to join our Grounds team in the 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. 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. Essential Duties Maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs various types of irrigation systems or hardware, including heads, valves, solenoids, pipes, controllers, backflows, quick couplers, and related items; modifies existing irrigation systems. Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains fixtures, systems, surfaces, and/or small structures (lights, furniture, plumbing) and ensures playground equipment meets safety guidelines. Installs street, caution, and regulatory signs; applies road markings. Operates light equipment and/or large trucks (dump trucks, mowers, tractors, etc.). Performs maintenance activities (cleaning equipment, systems, facilities, loading/unloading, debris cleanup, weed control, brush removal, traffic cone/barricade setup and removal). Performs grounds maintenance in parks and landscapes (mowing, edging, watering, weeding, pruning; maintains athletic fields and courts; assists with the equestrian center). Applies pesticides/herbicides for pest control; handles, mixes, and applies regulated chemicals for weed programs. Investigates and resolves public complaints related to odor, back-ups, insects, signage, traffic signals, obstructions; responds to after-hours emergencies, road closures, and storm damage. Performs related work as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Licensing/Certification Requirements Valid Arizona Driver's License Post-hire: Arizona Office of Pest Management Licensed Spray Applicator's Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; Five (5) week arborist training class; Eight (8) hours of 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. Upon conditional offer, the candidate will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within 24 hours of the offer. Knowledge Grass and plant care techniques; Turf management principles; Irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair; Landscape horticultural practices; Mowing practices and materials; Athletic field dimensions and maintenance; Equipment safety practices and tools; Weed/pest identification and eradication methods; Cleaning chemicals and PPE; Cleaning techniques and PPE; Occupational hazards and safe work practices. Skills Operating grounds maintenance tools and equipment; estimating time and material needs; performing routine grounds maintenance; effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and other stakeholders. Physical and Environmental Demands This role includes physical strength requirements and environment-related factors. Standard safety and health factors apply; no tables are included in this refined description. Protective Equipment Safety glasses, face shield, steel-toe shoes, work gloves, hearing protection, or other related PPE when operating equipment such as leaf blowers and mowers. Non-Physical Demands Time pressure, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, irregular work schedule/overtime, multitasking, teamwork, meticulous/detail-oriented work, and ability to work in a noisy/distracting environment. Primary Work Location Not specified in this refined description. Original locations indicating office, warehouse, shop, recreation center, vehicle, outdoors, or a combination were provided in the source. #J-18808-Ljbffr