Parks Maintenance Specialist

Description

THE POSITION
Make memories with our community by working in the place you love - Prescott Valley Parks! The Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking individuals to fill two focus areas:

• Aquatics
• Sports Fields

Successful candidates may be assigned one or more focus areas depending on the needs of the organization. On going assignment in focus areas are not guaranteed. If you would enjoy applying your trade skills to help maintain park grounds, facilities and equipment, and strive to be a part of a team, we encourage you to apply!

Examples of Duties

In this job you will:

• Perform manual labor tasks in the maintenance and repair of public infrastructure within the park system, including light plumbing, light electrical and routine interior/exterior maintenance. This may include repairs to fences, benches, picnic tables, garbage cans, signs, shelters and any other existing structure.
• Manage invasive vegetation in and around parks, greenways and greenbelts. Ensure plants, trees, and vegetation are free of disease and parasites. Prune healthy trees using proper pruning techniques and remove dead or hazardous trees in the parks.
• Perform landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging and mulching beds, weeding, watering, fertilizing turf renovation and pruning; calibrate seed and fertilizer spreaders to uniformly plant seed or fertilize turf; blend and apply correctly liquid fertilizer.
• Operate maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, both steering column and lap bar zero-turn mowers, gas powered string trimmer, gas powered backpack blower, push behind mower, push behind turbine blower, pressure washer, and backpack sprayer.
• Maintains multi-use athletic fields including softball, baseball and soccer fields; lines, drags, and lays out fields to correct dimensions; repairs pitching mounds and batter box areas.
• Maintains all sports fields to ensure safety of the public and provide recommendations on sport field renovations and updates.
• Assists with the inspection, monitoring and ensuring proper operation of the mechanical and electrical equipment of the filtration, chemical and UV systems in the filter rooms.
• Inspects pools & splash pads by visual and physical inspections for safety, aesthetic quality, and chemical/temperature controls. Adjust systems to correct any inconsistencies while on duty.

This posting highlights current areas of focus; however, the position carries broader responsibilities. Applicants should carefully review the official job description for a full listing of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Typical Qualification

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of three (3) years of any equivalent combination of maintenance, landscaping or construction education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• May be required to complete OSHA 10-hr or 30-hr safety training by timeframe designated by the Town.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License and ability to pass a pre-employment background including driving record.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to support on-call and community events. As this is a safety sensitive position employees must be free of the influence of controlled substances including the use marijuana in any form.

Must currently possess or obtain and maintain two or more of the following certifications dependent on assignment by the timeframe designated by the Town:

• Irrigation Technician Certification (CIT)
• Playground safety Inspector Certification (CPSI)
• Pool Operator Certification (CPO)
• Pesticide Applicator License (AZ)

Compensation:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

The expected hiring range is $26.08 to $27.38.

The hourly range is $26.08 to $36.52.

Closing Date: September 4th @ 5 pm

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

EEOE

Supplemental Information

The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona

The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Closing Date/Time: 9/4/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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