Maintenance Worker, General Labor

Maintenance Worker I - Various Locations

Do you prefer fresh air, abundant sunshine, and hands‑on work over sitting behind a desk? Join the talented team that keeps the heart of Scottsdale thriving for residents and visitors alike!

The Maintenance Worker I position plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the city’s iconic public spaces—including parks, community centers, the Civic Center Complex, and Downtown areas.

• Perform trash pickup and operate litter control devices.
• Trim and prune shrubs and trees.
• Clean ramadas, sidewalks, patios, restrooms, and drinking fountains.
• Trim and weed areas using powered mowers, weed‑eaters, and manual tools.
• Inspect grounds for hazards and report findings to the supervisor.
• Operate city‑owned vehicles including trucks, small tractors, and EZ‑GO carts.
• Rake and weed planters, granite areas, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
• Perform minor sprinkler repairs and maintenance.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to the mid‑point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and the mid‑point for this position is $21.84 per hour.

• 12 Paid Holidays – including 1 Floating Holiday.
• Vacation Accrual – starts at 10.3 hours per month.
• Sick Leave Accrual – 8 hours per month.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – includes behavioral health benefits.
• City‑Paid Basic Life Insurance – equal to one times your annual salary.
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance available.
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,500 per year.
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) – defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions (currently 12%), includes Long‑Term Disability.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans – available through Nationwide (457).
• Pet Insurance.
• Bilingual Pay Compensation.

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties as described and excellent customer service skills.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires out‑of‑state driver’s licenses to be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Note:
  
  Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale must reside in the State of Arizona during their active employment, regardless of whether the employee is approved to work remotely.

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full. Please answer all questions thoroughly. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered or incomplete responses may result in disqualification.

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a background screening that may include: fingerprinting, criminal background screening, drug screening, and a 39‑month motor vehicle department records check.

Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full‑time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part‑time positions. Depending on the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The city provides employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants with a disability. Contact HR Receptionist at 480‑312‑2491 for accommodations.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

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