Park Custodian

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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! As a Custodian, you will perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe environment in County Parks. Please note that this position requires the employee to work in an office or field environment and/or to be customer-facing for all hours worked.

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
• 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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One year of custodial work experience
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License or be able to obtain one by the time of hire

Job Contributions

• Ensures park facilities' cleanliness and sanitary conditions and works with appropriate cleaning supplies/chemicals using proper personal protective equipment
• Collects trash, rakes, weeds, and prunes small trees and shrubs
• Inspects assigned work areas, including analyzing field problems and developing proactive solutions. Makes recommendations for purchases to management
• Safely operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs to custodial equipment
• Removes graffiti and paints interior and external structures
• Assists with maintenance projects
• Greets customers, provides information, answers questions, collects entry fees when needed, provides directions, and educates customers on park rules
• Responds to emergencies/rescues by contacting appropriate staff and providing support requested by law enforcement
• Provides direction to volunteers or other work crews in manual labor tasks

Working Conditions

The employee in this position may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, noise, and vibration. They may encounter moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel. While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations, and is subject to atmospheric conditions, for example, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Additionally, the employee in this position may be required to lift items weighing 50-100 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10-20 pounds constantly.

You must be familiar with the following:

• Microsoft Office, including Outlook email
• General landscaping tools
• Power Washers
• Power Scrubbers

The position requires the use of the following protective equipment:

• Nitrile Gloves
• Leather Work Gloves
• Surgical Face Mask
• Safety Glasses
• Shoe Protectors (as needed)
• Waterproof and Slip-Free Boots

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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