Maintenance Technician - Parks & Grounds

Our Parks and Grounds Maintenance Division currently has two (2) vacancies.

One position will be assigned the shift listed below:

• Days of the Week:
  Thursday
  - Monday. Weekday Hours (Thursday, Friday and Monday): 5:00a.m.
  
  - 1:00p.m. Weekend Hours (Saturday and Sunday): 4:30a.m.
  
  - 12:30p.m.

One position will be assigned the other shift listed below:

• Days of the Week:
  Friday
  - Tuesday. Weekday Hours (Friday, Monday, Tuesday): 5:00a.m.
  
  - 1:00p.m. Weekend Hours (Saturday and Sunday): 5:00a.m.
  
  - 1:00p.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.

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing semi-skilled parks and grounds preventative maintenance, repair or general maintenance activities.

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.

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs various types of irrigation systems or hardware, which includes heads, valves, solenoids, pipes, controllers, backflows, quick couplers, and/or other related items; modifies existing irrigation systems.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of fixtures, systems, surfaces, and/or small structures which may include lights, furniture and plumbing; ensures playground equipment meets safety guidelines and other related items.
• Installs street, caution, and regulatory signs; applies road markings.
• Operates a variety of light equipment and/or large trucks, which may include dump trucks, mowers, trucks, tractors, and other related equipment.
• Performs maintenance activities, which may include cleaning equipment, systems, and/or facilities; loading and unloading trucks; cleaning up debris; removing weeds; cutting brush; setting up and removing traffic cones and barricades; and performing other related activities.
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties in park areas, landscapes, and/or other related areas, including mowing and edging lawns, watering, weeding, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges; prepares and maintains athletic fields and courts; assists in maintaining the equestrian center.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides for the control of pests and plant diseases; performs chemical application, including the handling, mixing, and application of regulated chemicals for weed control programs
• Investigates and resolves public complaints related to odor, back-ups, insects, signage, traffic signal malfunction, road obstructions and the like; responds to emergency after-hours situations, road closures, storm damage or other incidents.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

• Driver's License;
• Following hire, successful completion of the following:
  • Arizona Office of Pest Management Licensed Spray Applicator's Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion…