Maintenance Worker III - Parks

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker III - Parks

Description

Position Scope

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%, per fiscal year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and repair of City parks, cemeteries, public facilities, athletic fields, hiking trails and landscaped areas. The distinction between the Maintenance Worker and Maintenance Worker, Skilled classification is based on the degree of responsibility and the complexity of duties assigned.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs a variety of equipment operation and manual labor tasks as assigned; performs the more difficult and responsible tasks assigned to employees in the job series; works independently with little, or no immediate supervision, and makes proper decisions using sound judgment; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Performs and/or assist will burial services; sets or places headstones and memorial benches.
• Inspects park facilities routinely, documents inspections and reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Operates mowers, tractors, backhoes, trenchers, rototiller, vehicles and equipment safely; utilizes a variety of hand and power tools in park maintenance work.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair; completes pre-trip inspection.
• Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the City’s irrigation system.
• Cleans restrooms and picks up litter around parks, trails and other areas maintained.
• Waters, mows, weeds, trims, renovates and fertilizes turf areas. Prunes trees and shrubs; plants trees, shrubs and flowers. Rakes leaves and cleans walks, fields, courts, trails and other facilities.
• Applies herbicides, pesticides and fungicides safely; maintains records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
• Prepares surfaces for painting and removal of graffiti.
• Maintains athletic fields and related facilities.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Oversees the activities of temporary labor.
• May assist in providing training to new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years skilled parks, building or grounds maintenance and equipment operations experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Irrigation systems; installation, programming and repair of heads, valves and controllers.
• Principles and practices of parks, buildings, grounds and trail repair and maintenance.
• Equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Assigning work to temporary maintenance staff.
• Safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles and equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

Ability to:

• Effectively respond to requests for information and provide assistance to the general public when appropriate.
• Work independently.

12-Month Goals:

• Become familiar with all City Facilities currently within the Parks inventory.
• Become familiar with the Parks Division organizational chart and emergency callout procedures.
• Build a cohesive and professional working relationship with direct supervisor and teammates.
• Obtain at least one agreed upon certification directly related to Park, Cemetery and/or Trail maintenance.

Additional Information

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License - class B or above required. Specific technical training and possession of at least two related certifications, such as: AZ Office of Pest Management Applicators License, Certified Arborist, Turf Management Certification, Certified Irrigation Technician, or other certifications related to landscape maintenance.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, including ability to work evening, weekend and holiday hours when necessary to meet department needs.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in public facilities, lifting 50-100lbs frequently.

Reports To: Parks Superintendent

Supervision Exercised: Leads the work of staff on projects as assigned.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$24.18 - $36.26 Hourly