General Maintenance Worker

Posting Date

04/25/24

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$17.25 - $26.75 per hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

The General Maintenance Worker performs unskilled and skilled labor in construction and maintenance activities on District flood control structures, committed to minimalizing environmental impacts while enhancing the quality of life for residents living near them. In addition to providing flood protection, the Flood Control District offers attractive, multi-use amenities that blend with the desert surroundings, including hiking trails, bike pathways, and open space to be enjoyed by the residents of Maricopa County.

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

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Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with alternative work schedule options

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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We Require

• One year of general maintenance work experience

• High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

• Three or more years of general maintenance experience

• Experience working in the public sector

• Knowledge of landscape and roadway maintenance and repair methods and materials

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, and First Aid

• Skill to safely and efficiently operate and maintain trucks and equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures

• Ability to use a personal computer

Job Contributions

• Perform manual labor assignments in the building and maintenance and repair of roadways and Flood Control structures; maintain landscaping and clears brush and debris from roadways, structures, and facilities

• Operate a variety of trucks, equipment, and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures

• Perform traffic control activities as needed; report safety hazards; perform tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies

• Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment and delivers to job sites as directed

Working Conditions

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds 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

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities the employee maybe exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• The position generally conducts business out in the field utilizing various hand tools for numerous construction and maintenance duties, including shovels, rakes, pickaxes, brooms, and varying-sized electric and hand tools. Familiarization with four-wheel drive capabilities and self-recovery winching techniques will be needed occasionally

Protective Equipment Required

• Fieldwork will often be conducted in remote locations under potentially extreme weather environments. Attire for the position will be provided and maintained by Maricopa County and has the potential for General Construction and/or Field Inspection PPE required to perform duties daily. This includes but is not limited to safety-toe footwear, hard hats, high visibility vests, eye protection, durable pants such as jeans

Selection Procedure

• 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

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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