PARKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Salary : $21.22 - $31.82 HourlyLocation : Surprise, AZJob Type : Full-Time RegularJob Number : 25-00190Department : PARKS AND RECREATIONOpening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM ArizonaSUMMARYIncumbents perform routine work in the maintenance of the City's sports facilities, parks, and trails. This is accomplished by performing skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance duties such as mowing, landscaping, irrigation, and sports fields and general maintenance. Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to work evenings, holidays, and weekends to support events and tournaments.EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED, and two years of recreation, parks, and sports turf maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experienceCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License. Pesticide / herbicide applicator license is required within six months of hire and must be maintained.SELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include : Fingerprinting Criminal Background screening Drug ScreenE-Verify 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records CheckTo view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HEREThe City of Surprise is an EEO / ADA reasonable accommodation employer.The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work / life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work / life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please 01 I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and / or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and / or a job offer to be rescinded. I acknowledge the above statement. 02 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise? Yes No 04 Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed : Master's Degree, or higher Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded None of the above 05 How many years of experience do you possess? 6 years or more 4 years to less than 6 years 2 years to less than 4 years Less than 2 years None of the above 06 Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire? Yes No 07 I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months. I acknowledge the statement above 08 Will you have and be able to maintain a pesticide / herbicide applicator license within six months of hire? Yes No 09 Are you at least 18 years of age or older? Yes No Required Question

Salary : $21 - $32