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Form of workThe City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Parks Maintenance Senior Technician - CDL with benefits. The position is scheduled to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
Why work for Chandler?
Diverse and inclusive environment
Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 122 hours of paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are
Community Services
The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to making play accessible for all ages. Our employees drive every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premier community.
Parks Operations & Maintenance Division
The Parks Operations & Maintenance Division, consisting of 63 employees, serves a growing and diverse population of 269,123 residents. We are stewards of over 1,500 acres, containing 70 developed and undeveloped parks, 60 athletic and multi-use fields, 155 ramadas, 100 playgrounds, 26 tennis courts, 9 pickleball courts, 35 sand volleyball courts, 60 basketball courts, 2 disc golf courses, 2 racquetball courts, 1 cricket field, 63.4 miles of walking and biking trails, 4 dog parks, 60 restrooms, 1 archery range, 1 skate park, 1 BMX bike park, 2 urban fishing lakes, and many more specialty parks and trail areas. The Park Operations & Maintenance Division's staff plays a critical role in the City of Chandler's quality of life initiatives by providing safe, clean, and well-maintained parks that offer exceptional recreational experiences. By providing health, wellness, educational, and recreational opportunities, child and adult development, preserving and protecting the environment and community's assets, and contributing to the economic growth and development of the city; parks play a meaningful, significant, and contributive role in the growth and recreation of the community.
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience to perform maintenance, irrigation service, repair, and replacement in parks and possessing a skill set in carpentry, painting, welding, locksmith, electrical, and plumbing.
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Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED; and
3 years of maintenance experience including irrigation and general facility maintenance; and
Backflow Prevention Testing, Welding or Playground Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion; and
Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement;
or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired Qualifications
Coursework in plumbing, electrical systems, or welding;
Baseline fundamentals Irrigation Certification;
WaterSense or ALCA Irrigation Certification; or
Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
