Job Opportunities in United States

09/16/24 09/21/24 Hiring Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.50 hourly
Full Range: $20.00 - $31.00 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. Unclassified Parks and Recreation

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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

• One year of experience in Parks and Recreation or the repair and maintenance field including, but not limited to, construction, landscaping, or forestry
• High School Diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

• Skid loader, compact excavator, or heavy equipment experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Internet use
• Proficiency with GIS/GPS software and mapping applications
• Trail maintenance or construction experience

• Maintains and constructs park system trails utilizing Department standards
• Performs re-alignment and re-construction of old trail segment
• Inputs data for ERSI-GIS work order tracking and completion
• Assists with locating the final alignment of a trail to establish control points, gradients, and drainage
• Assists with conducting field studies to determine the design and layout of trails and trailheads, including land features such as soil, topography, vegetation, climate, wet areas, and hydrologic regimen
• Identifies and compiles database information to create maps and other trail plan documentation in response to the public involvement process
• Uses GIS data along with aerial photographs and compares them with topographical features and contour lines along with old maps, property records, land titles, property boundaries, and other reference materials to verify their identification accuracy
• Supports Parks department staff in completing duties
• Other Job Duties as assigned

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Must obtain basic first aid, CPR, and ATV training and certifications within one year of hire
• Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration
• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• Skid steer, compact excavator, trail dozer, tractor, side-by-side, ATV, trucks, trailers, hand tools, power tools, Microsoft Office programs, internet, and ERSI/GIS

• Steel-toed boots, safety glasses, DOT helmet provided by County

• 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