Navigational Aide Tech

Join to apply for the Navigational Aide Tech role at Maricopa County

01/05/26

01/20/26

$21.75 - $31.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Unclassified

Parks and Recreation

Do you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery? Here is a perfect opportunity for you to join the most extensive County Regional park system in the nation. We host several million visitors a year, connecting people with nature! As Navigational Aide Technician, you will provide recreational community resources and park support for park users to enjoy a safe, healthy, and exhilarating experience.

This position is located at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown, AZ 85342.

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier‑free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.

At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315‑mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all regional parks together. The Department is staffed by passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

• 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 exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Two years of experience in semi‑skilled repair and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to construction, landscaping, or forestry
• CPR/First Aid certification
• High school diploma or GED

• Must obtain boat operation certification(s) within three months of hire
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire

• Three years of semi‑skilled repair and maintenance experience
• One year of experience in a natural desert park and recreation setting
• Experience in motorboat operation
• Current motorboat operation certifications
• Working knowledge of uniform state watermarking system
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Excel, Word, and Outlook) and internet use

• Installs, inspects, and maintains navigational equipment in conformance with Uniform State Waterways Marking Systems, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Arizona Game and Fish Regulations
• Adjusts buoys and markers throughout Lake Pleasant based on water levels and current conditions, including pouring cement, placing anchors, and completing basic repair of steel and aluminum items
• Launches, loads/unloads, and operates motorboats up to forty feet in length
• Provides technical advice and assistance with developing floating structures and waterway marking processes
• Greets customers, provides information, and answers questions
• Performs land‑based maintenance activities…