Parks Maintenance Worker - Temporary

Temporary Parks Maintenance Worker

The City of Flagstaff Parks Section is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Temporary Parks Maintenance Workers for the summer season. In this role, you will help maintain parks, trails, open spaces, and recreation facilities while supporting the crews that keep our community spaces safe, clean, and enjoyable for residents and visitors. This position involves hands-on outdoor work such as landscaping, irrigation maintenance, facility upkeep, and operating maintenance equipment, often in varying weather conditions. This is a seasonal opportunity funded through the fall to support the department's busy summer and fall operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintains parks, trails and open space as assigned including planting trees and shrubs; maintaining irrigation systems; mowing and trimming lawns, shrubs and trees; weed control; raking leaves; and litter removal.
• Assists in disease and pest control and horticulture as requested or needed.
• Aerates, eradicates weeds and removes plants as needed or requested. Reports the necessity for replacements as observed.
• Assists with installation, maintenance and repairs (including painting) of park shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, bleachers and trash receptacles as well as scoreboards, soccer goals, park signs, other park structures and irrigation/sprinkler systems.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs on sprinkler irrigation systems; installs or assists in installation of new sprinkler systems.
• Safely operates construction and maintenance equipment such a pickup trucks, dump trucks, tractors, water trailers, riding mowers, hand mowers, front loaders, backhoes, tillers, aerators, snow blowers, sprayers, spreaders, weed trimmers, pruning tools, trenchers, grinders and hand held tools for the appropriate projects. May include heavy equipment.
• Plows, shovels, and removes snow to provide useable citizen areas during inclement weather, using snow blower, shovel, hand tools, etc.
• Accepts new work assignments and schedules work hours to meet the needs of the organization.
• Cooperates with co-workers, supervisor and other departments to foster the spirit of a team environment.
• Communicates ideas clearly and respectfully in order to improve processes.
• Understands written and verbal assignments, and asks questions if needed.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of issues and concerns within the organization.
• Accepts constructive input and implements suggestions for improvement.
• Applies chemicals, fertilizers, and other hazardous materials following all safety precautions.
• Promotes a culture of safety in the workplace and reports safety hazards when observed.
• Provides courteous customer service.
• Participate in a wide variety of assigned maintenance duties on parks and facilities including repair and installation of irrigation sprinkler heads, lines, and controllers.
• Perform equipment repair, adjustments, and lubrication. Participate in the construction, maintenance and renovation of City parks facilities.
• Clean shelters and restrooms as needed.
• Plant and maintain shrubs, flowers, turf, and landscaped areas.
• Maintain grounds for municipal buildings and parking lots.
• Work alone or as a member of a crew.
• Assist in snow operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to perform a wide variety of manual labor for extended periods of time and under adverse weather conditions

Supplemental Information:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

About Flagstaff:

Nestled at 7,000 feet elevation in the largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest in the world, Flagstaff offers a lifestyle that blends small-town charm with big-outdoor adventure. Known for its four-season climate, Flagstaff is a haven for lovers of the outdoors—with easy access to hiking, snow sports, mountain biking, and camping right outside your door.

The city boasts a vibrant downtown filled with local shops, craft breweries, and a dynamic arts and music scene. Flagstaff is also home to Northern Arizona University, bringing a youthful energy, cultural events, and educational opportunities to the community.

With stunning views of the San Francisco Peaks, dark skies perfect for stargazing, and proximity to wonders like the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and countless national forests, Flagstaff offers a high quality of life in an inspiring natural setting. Plus, its strong sense of community, clean air, and slower pace make it an ideal place to put down roots.

Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, a welcoming community, or just a breath of fresh mountain air, Flagstaff is the perfect place to live, work, and thrive.