About this opportunity
Maricopa County, AZ lists this Park Maintenance Worker opportunity in queen creek, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Date
09/23/26
Application Deadline
09/30/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.75 - $25.56 hourly
Full Pay Range: $19.75 - $32.75 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.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Parks and Recreation
About the Position
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 a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform various maintenance tasks to maintain a clean, safe environment in County Parks and recreation facilities and grounds.
About San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Consisting of over 10,000 acres, the southeast Valley park is a fine example of the lower Sonoran Desert. The park ranges in elevation from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet. Goldmine Mountain is located in the northern area, with a spectacular San Tan Mountain escarpment in the southern portion of the park. The vegetation changes from creosote flats to dense saguaro forest. Various types of wildlife may be observed, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park also has a Visitor's Center with educational tidbits, souvenir items, and wildlife exhibits, including a tortoise habitat. Additional amenities are slated for future development.
About Us
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. In addition to the parkland, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all of the regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers that are dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!
Proud to Offer
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 the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require One year of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience
High school diploma or GED
Other Requirements
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value Two or more years of general maintenance, custodial, or building maintenance experience
Experience in a natural desert park and recreation setting
Experience working with computers on a regular basis, with word processing and spreadsheet programs
Certificate related to facility maintenance, such as plumbing, HVAC, or related discipline
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word) and Internet programs
Job Contributions Perform facilities maintenance activities, including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining restrooms, ramadas, and other park locations; painting interior and external structures, graffiti removal; installing road and trail signage; completing minor irrigation and plumbing jobs, including changing and repairing leaks and replacing plumbing fixtures; fence repair and installation; and minor electrical repair
Perform landscape and vegetation maintenance, including trash collection, tree pruning, weeding, erosion control, and other natural desert and trail maintenance
Safely operate, perform general maintenance, and basic repair of power equipment, septic systems, and water systems
Provide excellent customer service by greeting visitors, providing park information, answering visitor questions, and collecting entry fees
Operate a backhoe or small tractor
Provide direction to probationary, conservation, or other work crews in manual labor tasks
Provide assistance with emergencies in the park, rescues, or basic first aid
Other Job Duties as assigned
Working Conditions The work will occur in an office and field environment
While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, dust, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations
Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.
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Worksite address
queen creek, AZ, 85242, US
Who can apply
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