Maintenance Worker I, II, or III Parks

Job Description (See Attachment for Full Job Description)

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Maintenance Worker I - III – Parks. This is a full-time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This position performs skilled work pertaining to landscape maintenance and maintenance of Saratoga Springs City parks, streetscapes, park facilities, and other City of Saratoga Springs property. This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after-hour emergencies related to area of responsibility and for snow plowing.

Works under the specific direction of the Maintenance Supervisor – Parks and the Parks Superintendent, and the general direction of the Public Work Director. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager

Job Responsibilities (See Attachment for Full Job Description)

Qualifications

Maintenance Worker I

Education & Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess a Utah driver's license.
• No experience is required; however preference will be given to applicants with some experience working in parks maintenance, landscaping, or a related field.

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• CPR.
• First Aid.
• Certified Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License category # 3 Ornamental turf Certified Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, category #3 Ornamental turf.

Maintenance Worker II

Education & Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a Utah driver's license.
• Two (2) years of experience.

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• CPR.
• First Aid.
• Certified Utah Non Commercial Pesticide Applicators License category # 3 Ornamental turf Certified Utah Non Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, category #3 Ornamental turf.
• LTAP Winter Weather Training
• OSHA Confined Space Training / LTAP Training
• OSHA Confined Space Training / LTAP Training
• Heavy Equipment Safety Operations
• Heavy Equipment Operations (Basic Skills)
• Irrigation and Troubleshooting training
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL)
• Trench Shoring
• Trench Safety / Competent Person
• Skid/loader/backhoe (basic skills)

Maintenance Worker III

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Four (4) years previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related field.

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
• CPR
• First Aid
• City Works work order documentation
• Certified Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, category #3 Ornamental turf
• LTAP Winter Weather Training
• OSHA Confined Space Training / LTAP Training
• Heavy Equipment Safety Operations
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Irrigation and Troubleshooting training
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL)
• Trench Shoring
• Trench Safety / Competent Person
• OSHA 10 - Workplace, Equipment, and Jobsite safety
• LTAP Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands On)
• Backhoe or Excavator - Level 1, or Front-End Loader - Level 1, or Skid Steer - Level 1
• Weather TRAK Central Control and Troubleshooting (Weathertrak University)

At least two (1) of the following:

• Irrigation Association (CLIA, CIC, CIT, CID, CIWM)
• International Society of Arboriculture (Certified Arborist, Municipal, Urban Forest)
• OSHA 30
• OSHA HAZWOPR
• NRPA Certs (CPRP, CPRE, CPSI)
• Water Distribution IV
• PGMS Certs (CGT, CGM)
• PGA Certs
• STMA Certs (CSFM, EFC, SFMA)
• Utah Backflow Technician II Tester

At least two (2) of the following:

• Water Distribution II
• Proper Wiring and grounding of irrigation systems and controllers (Paige certification)
• Proper Products and Techniques for Solvent Welding PVC (Certification)
• Hydropoint/Hunter/Rainbird Uni. Certificate
• Vertebrate endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators license
• Flagger Certification (LTAP)
• Registered Stormwater Inspector
• Fall Protection Safety Training
• Lift Operator
• Insecticide Endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators License
• Utah Backflow Technician I inspector
• Sunbelt cert - MEWP, Forklift, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (See Attachment for Full Job Description)

Working Conditions (See Attachment for Full Job Description)

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range:

The full salary range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur at the Minimum of the range and will not exceed the Midpoint of the range:

Maintenance Worker I

Minimum - $20.73/hr., Midpoint - $24.88/hr., Maximum - $29.02/hr.

Maintenance Worker II

Minimum - $22.37/hr., Midpoint - $26.84/hr., Maximum - $31.32/hr.

Maintenance Worker III

Minimum - $25.03/hr., Midpoint - $30.04/hr., Maximum - $35.04/hr.

Benefits:

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers employees the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.

Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 7 am - 6 pm

Closing Date:

Open until filled, applications received before Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, will be reviewed on, or close to that date. Any applications received on May 13th, 2026, or after will be held, they will be reviewed if subsequent review(s) of applications are deemed necessary.

Disclaimer
SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.:
The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guarantee that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications, such as cover letters, resumes, or proof of certifications. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.