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Town of Queen Creek, AZ lists this Maintenance Technician - Parks & Grounds opportunity in san tan valley, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Parks And Grounds MaintenanceOur 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.Essential DutiesThe 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 programsInvestigates 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.Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.Licensing/Certification Requirements: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 date;Five (5) week arborist training class;Eight (8) hours of formal playground safety inspection training;Multiple equipment operation trainings;Numerous minor safety trainings;Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.Special Requirements: This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.Knowledge:Grass and plant care techniques;Turf management principles;Irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair;Flood control area principles;Landscape horticultural practices;Mowing practices and materials;Athletic field dimensions and maintenance practices;Applicable equipment, safety practices and tools;Identification of weeds/pests and eradication methods;Cleaning chemicals, applications, protective equipment;Detail cleaning techniques, materials used, and personal protective equipment;Occupational hazards and safe work practices.Skills:Operating grounds maintenance hand and power tools, light and medium equipment, and cleaning equipment;Estimating time and material requirements for assigned projects and activities;Performing routine grounds maintenance activities;Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Physical DemandsPhysical Demand - Brief Description - C - F - O - R - NStanding - Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties - XSitting - Desk work - XWalking - To other departments/offices/office equipment - XLifting - Supplies, files - XCarrying - Supplies, files - XPushing/Pulling - File draws, tables and chairs - XReaching - For supplies, for files - XHandling - Paperwork - XFine Dexterity - Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment - XKneeling - Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground - XCrouching - Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground - XCrawling - Under equipment - XBending - Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground - XTwisting - From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles - XClimbing - Stairs, step stool - XBalancing - On step stool - XVision - Reading, computer screen, driving - XHearing - Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone - XTalking - Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone - XFoot Controls - Driving - XOther (Specify)Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware: Leaf blowers, mowers, trucks, tractors, trimmers, hedgers, pruners, and other related equipment.Environmental Factors: Mechanical Hazards - Respiratory Hazards - Chemical Hazards - Extreme Temperatures - Electrical Hazards - Noise and Vibration - Fire Hazards - Wetness/Humidity - Explosives - Physical Hazards - Communicable Diseases - Physical Danger or AbuseProtective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, face shield, steel-toe shoes, work gloves, hearing protection, or other related equipment when operating leaf blowers, mowers, etc.Non-Physical Demands: Time Pressure - Emergency Situation - Frequent Change of Tasks - Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime - Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously - Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team - Tedious or Exacting Work - Noisy/Distracting Environment - Other (Specify Below)Primary Work Location: Outdoors
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san tan valley, AZ, 85140, US
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