Maintenance Mechanic I - Parks and Waterways

Salary: $21.22 Hourly
Location : Barber Park, 4049 S. Eckert Rd., Boise, ID
Job Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Job Number: 02986
Department: Parks & Waterways
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain


General Summary
$21.22/hr

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Parks & Waterways team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by 40% , including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems , with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match , plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave , life insurance , and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

Learn more about Ada Parks & Waterways Department by visiting their website.


POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the operation and maintenance of parks, buildings, facilities, fixtures, vehicles, vessels, equipment, parking areas, pathways, and grounds, and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Maintenance Mechanic I performs varied, moderately complex work under general supervision according to pre-defined guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Performs visual examinations and/or operational tests to determine the need for routine repair or maintenance of buildings, roofs, plumbing fixtures, concrete fixtures, mechanical and electrical systems, and HVAC systems;
• Records type of repair or cost of maintenance and repair work;
• Performs a variety of minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting tasks;
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools;
• Repairs and maintains structures;
• Maintains grounds: mows, weeds, rakes, cuts and prunes bushes, plants flowers, irrigates, landscapes, and removes snow;
• Operates equipment including: front-end loader, backhoe, forklift, floor scrubber, aerial man lift and snow removal equipment;
• Conducts preventive maintenance on equipment;
• Maintains cleanliness of facilities: picks up and removes trash, sweeps and mops floors, cleans windows and restrooms, etc.;
• Maintains and repairs boats, trailers, buoys, docks, and ramps;
• Operates boats including: docking, towing, and related maneuvers.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides seasonal public parking assistance to the public during the Boise River float season;
• May work with event staff to set up and disassemble facilities, including buildings, stages, tents, trailers, and exhibits;
• Supervises seasonal staff in the performance of a wide variety of unskilled labor tasks at various locations managed by Ada County Parks & Waterways.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in facilities and grounds maintenance required;
• Forklift and/or aerial man-lift certification preferred;
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of facilities;
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting practices;
• Knowledge of how to add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with simple fractions to measure material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions;
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance;
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures;
• Knowledge of small engine repair;
• Ability to assist, provide guidance and training to season staff;
• Ability to safely operate and maintain hand/power tools, backhoe, forklift, and dump truck;
• Ability to interact effectively with the co-workers and the public;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to clients and patrons;
• Ability to operate equipment safely;
• Ability to operate motor vehicles (including light trucks) and boats safely;
• Ability to operate boats;
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair work safely;
• Ability to read blueprints, working drawings and read and understand maintenance/service manuals.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Idaho, Commercial Driver's License preferred;
• Must earn and maintain current CPR certification;
• Must be available to work variable shifts, work some overtime, and be subject to call;
• Must be able to be reached by telephone after hours;
• Working hours for this position will vary and may include weekends;
• Must be able to support and work at all county parks & waterways facilities and buildings;
• May be assigned to special assignments as needed;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Incumbent makes inspections/repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where parts worked on may be in hard to reach places;
• The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• The incumbent will be required to perform duties outside in inclement weather including sun, heat, wind, snow, and rain;
• The incumbent frequently carries tools and equipment and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• The work is performed inside and outside and is sometimes dirty, dusty and greasy;
• The incumbent will be required to perform duties outside in inclement weather including sun, heat, wind, snow, and rain;
• May be exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, burns, cuts or bruises.

DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
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Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.


Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC