Park Ranger

The Park Ranger / Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with park maintenance duties and assisting with the safety, security, and overall positive experience of visitors within City parks and trail systems. This position conducts routine patrols, enforces park rules and regulations, responds to service calls, and provides outstanding customer service to the public. The Park Ranger serves as a visible representative for the City of El Mirage and plays a key role in promoting a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly park environment.

Please note this is a Part-time position (16 hours per week).

New Hire Salary range: $19.67 - $22.29

Salary range: $19.67 - $27.55

• Paid Leave:
  • Vacation: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a calendar year.
  • Sick Leave: Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours in a calendar year.
  • Service Leave: 5 hours per year

Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of more than 35,000. The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements. The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned as determined by the City of El Mirage.

This is the first level in a three-level Maintenance and Operations—Maintenance classification series. It is responsible for performing routine maintenance activities in an assigned area of responsibility, ranging from more basic grounds, equipment, and facilities maintenance to more advanced technical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, plumbing, and irrigation systems. This classification level has two competency ranks.

Job Classification

Title:

Maintenance Technician

Working Title(s):
Park Ranger

FLSA Status: NE

Safety Sensitive:
Yes

Organizational Role:
Entry/Prescribed;
Paraprofessional-Operational

Supervision Exercised:
None

Budget Authority:
None

Competency Rank(s):
Park Ranger

The following is intended to describe the core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City’s needs.

• Patrols and inspects parks.
• Performs Park security, monitors events, and reports unsafe conditions and vandalism.
• Respond to park-related calls for service and Ramada cleanup.
• Ensure compliance with City parks and trail rules and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains effective customer service with the general public and other city employees.
• Performs routine cleaning, grounds maintenance, or basic equipment repairs.
• Operates hand tools and light mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspects premises for safety and cleanliness; identifies repairs needed.
• Operates a motor vehicle to drive to work locations throughout the city.
• Prepares logs and records.
• Maintains compliance with safety requirements, applicable work methods, and procedures.
• Performs related work.

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Methods of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical or mechanical issues, as assigned.
• Use of and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Safe driving practices and the geography of the city.
• Maintaining maintenance logs and records.
• Basic math to calculate measurements, as assigned.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as assigned.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Computerized maintenance management systems.
• Recreation amenities, splash-pad operations, sports field maintenance, and playground equipment.

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Operating assigned…