Park Maintenance Technician / Senior / Principal

Qualifications

PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / SENIOR / PRINCIPAL

Two Positions: North Parks and Rio Salado Parks/Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

Pay Grade

Park Maintenance Technician: 105

Senior Park Maintenance Technician: 107

Principal Par Maintenance Technician: 109

Hourly Salary Range

Park Maintenance Technician: $22.06 - $32.54

Senior Park Maintenance Technician: $24.32 - $35.86

Principal Park Maintenance Technician: $26.82 - $39.56

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services / Parks

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

North Parks: Monday-Thursday. 4:30am to 1:00pm, Sunday: 4:30am to 1:00pm (off Friday and Saturday)

Rio Salado Parks/TCA: Tuesday-Friday: 5:00am - 1:30pm, Saturday: 4:30am- 12:30pm. (off Sunday and Monday)

Job Number:

RC#902477

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position performs routine maintenance and landscaping of city park grounds, sports fields, turf, xeriscape, desert preserves, cemeteries, courts, and other areas as assigned.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Waters, mows, weeds, trims/prunes, aerates, plants and fertilize landscaped areas.
• Maintains irrigation systems in assigned areas.
• Maintains Park equipment and amenities.
• Clears walkways, fields, courts and other areas of any debris. Empty trash receptacles.
• Performs general maintenance duties of assigned area.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment.
• Responds to general questions from the public. May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Park Maintenance Technician:

One (1) year of experience in landscaping, park maintenance, or related experience.

Senior Park Maintenance Technician:

Two (2) years of experience in landscaping, park maintenance, or related experience.

Principal Park Maintenance Technician:

Three (3) years of experience in park maintenance or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

All levels:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for high school education.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

All levels:

Valid driver's license

Park Maintenance Technician:

One (1) certification/license designated for the position assignment (see below); obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Senior Park Maintenance Technician:

Two (2) certifications/licenses designated for the position assignment (see below).

Principal Park Maintenance Technician:

Three (3) certifications/licenses designated for the position assignment (see below).

North Parks and Rio Salado/TCA certifications/licenses in Arizona, or reciprocity; contingent upon the needs of the city:

Commercial Driver License

Horticulture Technician - National Association of Landscape Professionals

Master Gardener - University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Sustainable Landscape Management - Arizona Landscape Contractors Association (ALCA)

Irrigation Technician - Arizona Landscape Contractors Association (ALCA)

Parks and Recreation Professional - National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Pesticide Applicator Turf & Ornamental and Right-of-Way & Weed - Arizona Department of Agriculture

Pesticide Applicator: General- Arizona Department of Agriculture

Pesticide Applicator - Aquatic - Arizona Department of Agriculture

Sports Field Management - Sports Turf Managers Association

Turf Management - National Association of Landscape Professionals

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.