ERS's ~ City of Tempe ~ Parks maintenance Technicians: 1, 2, 3 and Senior ~ ***DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 9th, 2019***
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CACTUS & PINE, GCSA | |
Date: | August 14th, 2019 |
Position: | Parks Maintenance Technicians: I and II and III and Senior |
Course Name: | City of Tempe |
Duties: | The Parks Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and supporting administrative activities for the City’s parks, golf courses, athletic fields, cemetery and rights-of-way. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: · Maintain turf: Water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize turf. · Maintain Landscape areas: Plant, water, fertilize, trim/prune landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs and decomposed granite. · Maintain trees: Trim/prune, fertilize, and stake trees. · Maintain parks equipment: Inspect playgrounds, picnic tables, barbecues, fences and other equipment and facilities; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs. · Maintain irrigation: Design, install, troubleshoot, repair and replace irrigation systems including lines, heads, controllers and mains. · Program and Operate stand alone and Central Controlled Automated Sprinkler control systems. · Pick up litter, including encampment debris; empty trash receptacles and transport rubbish to the local landfill. · Maintain walks, fields, courts and other facilities free from leaves and debris. · Perform custodial and general maintenance duties in and around restrooms, locker rooms and clubhouse as required. · Mix chemicals and fertilizers according to predetermined formula and operate spray rig to apply chemicals and fertilizers to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects and plant diseases; set and monitor rodent traps. · Drive and operate heavy equipment such as dump, water and aerial lift trucks, trenchers, front loaders, backhoes, tractor, rider mower and equipment trailers. · Operate small and medium size equipment such as blowers, weed eaters, trimmers, edgers, chain saws, mowers, power washers, jackhammers and stump grinders. |
Salary: | Parks Maintenance Technician I - $16.31- $22.02/Hourly Parks Maintenance Technician II - $18.00 - $24.31/Hourly Parks Maintenance Technician III - $20.20 – $27.27/Hourly Senior Parks Maintenance Technician - $23.62 - $31.88/Hourly |
Benefits: | · Health · Dental · Vision Insurance · Retirement · Paid time off |
Requirements: | Education: All levels: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Work Experience: Parks Maintenance Technician I- One year of experience in the maintenance of lawns, gardens, trees, athletic fields, golf courses or related as well as some experience operating small or medium sized equipment such as blowers, weed eaters, trimmers, power washers or mowers. Parks Maintenance Technician II- One year of experience comparable to that of a PMT I in the City of Tempe and experience working independently in one skill area related to the maintenance of city parks, golf courses, athletic fields or cemetery. ‘Skill Area’ as applied to experience have defined internal checklists that delineate competencies and required certification, licensure or education. (Examples are listed below under Certifications/Licenses.) Parks Maintenance Technician III - One year of experience comparable to that of a Parks Maintenance Technician II in the City of Tempe and experience working independently in two skill areas related to maintenance of City parks, golf courses, athletic fields or cemetery. ‘Skill Area’ as applied to experience have defined internal checklists that delineate competencies and required certification, licensure or education. (Examples are listed below under Certifications/Licenses.) Senior Parks Maintenance Technician - One year of experience comparable to that of a Parks Maintenance Technician III in the City of Tempe and experience working independently in three skill areas related to maintenance of City parks, golf courses, athletic fields or cemetery. ‘Skill Area’ as applied to experience have defined internal checklists that delineate competencies and required certification, licensure or education. (Examples are listed below under Certifications/Licenses.) Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations: All levels: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Parks Maintenance Technician II / III / Senior: Possession and maintenance of any and all licenses or certifications related to the employee’s defined skill area(s) of expertise. Arborist Golf Course Professional Horticulture Technician Irrigation Repair Technician Irrigation Installer Master Gardener Parks and Recreation Professional Pesticide Applicator Turf & Ornamental and ROW & Weed Pesticide Certified Applicator Golf Pesticide Applicator General Pest Sports Field Management Turf Management |
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Apply At: | Apply at www.tempe.gov/jobs |
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***Application Deadline: | September 9th, 2019*** |
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Carmella Ruggiero
Executive Director
Cactus & Pine, GCSA
10685 N. 69th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-609-6778
480-348-5976 Fax
480-600-3786 Cell
