Job TitleMaintenance TechnicianAbout the EmployerCity of PeoriaLocation8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria, AZ 85345Job TypeFull-TimeDepartmentParks and RecreationClosing DateContinuousMinimum RequirementsEducation:High School diploma or equivalent.Experience:One to two years of experience.Licenses and Certifications:Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 monthsJob DescriptionThe purpose of this position is to provide general maintenance and repair to City parks and sports facilities. This is accomplished by performing skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance of landscapes, baseball fields, and turf. Depending on the assignment, this position may require participation in a rotation schedule for on-call, after-hours support, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned.The Ideal Candidate for this position will have:Perform skilled maintenance and repair required for the upkeep of landscape and sports turf areas.Maintain irrigation systems by setting and adjusting irrigation clocks and controls. Makes repairs to irrigation systems.Perform turf maintenance functions that may include fertilizing, aerating, top dressing, mowing, dethatching, and over seeding depending on assignment.Depending on assignment, may perform ball field maintenance, which includes laser leveling, reconditioning mounds, and plate edging to major league specifications.Mix and apply herbicides to athletic fields and special maintenance areas.Perform routine safety inspections and repair of related facility equipment. Inspections include, but are not limited to playground equipment, safety screens, nets, cages, benches, and backstops, depending on assignment.Work in an outdoor environment under extreme weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain)BenefitsPaid Holidays (12 days per year)Paid VacationPaid Sick leavePersonal LeaveBereavement LeaveEmployer-Provided Basic Life Insurance ProgramOptional Voluntary Life InsuranceEmployer-Provided Dental InsuranceEmployer-Provided Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Care FSA OverviewHealth Care FSA CarryoverDependent Care FSA OverviewOptional Accident Insurance (PDF)Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF)Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF)Optional Pet Plan (PDF)Employee Assistance Program (PDF)Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)Direct DepositWellness ProgramWhy Peoria?Recently voted the #1 place to live, work, and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.About PeoriaThe City of Peoria, AZ, is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then Peoria is the place for you!Application ProcessApplications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.During the selection process, any applicant who requires an accommodation for a disability should contact the human resources department at or .An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.Peoria es una agencia de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.