Park Custodian

Posting Date

04/24/24

Application Deadline

04/29/24

Pay Range

$15.50 - $21.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This 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! Join us and apply to be our next Park Custodian!

As a Park Custodian, you will perform various tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment in our County Parks.

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.

Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation - comprised of approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails, with individual parks ranging from several thousand to 30,000 acres. Currently, there are fourteen 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 regional parks together. The department is staffed by passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers 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, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of custodial work experience

• High School diploma or GED

Job Contributions

• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of park facilities and work with appropriate cleaning supplies/chemicals using proper personal protective equipment

• Collect trash, rake, weeds, and prune small trees and shrubs; remove graffiti, paint interior, and external structures

• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs to power-driven custodial equipment

• Respond to emergencies/rescues by contacting appropriate staff and providing needed equipment

• Assist with maintenance projects and make recommendations for purchases to management

• Inspect assigned work areas, including analyzing field problems and developing proactive solutions

• Greet customers, provide information, answer questions, and collect entry fees when needed; provide direction to volunteers or other work crews in manual labor tasks

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, including temperatures over 100 degrees

• This position requires partial weekends, some holidays, rotating shifts, and occasionally working nights

• Must be able to work effectively and safely in a remote park setting

• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License or be able to obtain one by the time of hire

• Subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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.

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