Parks Maintenance Worker

Parks Maintenance Worker

Salary

$21.56 - $29.10 Hourly

Location

175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2600414

Department

Community Services

Division

4530-PARKS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Parks Maintenance Worker, full-time with benefits. The position is scheduled Saturday through Wednesday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• 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

Who we are

The Park Operations Division plays a critical role in the City of Chandler's quality of life initiative by providing over 1,500 acres of safe, clean and well-maintained parks that offer exceptional recreational experiences.

Who we are looking for

Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with We are looking for someone to perform routine preventative, groundskeeping, repair, or maintenance activities on a variety of City equipment, park grounds, buildings, or structures.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade, no experience required; and
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• 1 year of landscaping, irrigation, or sports field maintenance experience.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment 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.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here.

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Not completed High School
• High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Do you have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least one (1) year of grounds maintenance experience, including landscape maintenance, facility cleaning, athletic field preparation, irrigation repairs, and general park or facility upkeep?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, how many years of grounds maintenance experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 - 5 months
• 6 - 11 months
• 1 - 2 years
• More than 2 years

05

Please describe in detail your full-time, paid experience performing general ground maintenance and repair duties, as well as any other experience related to the knowledge and abilities outlined in this position.

06

Please describe your landscape maintenance experience.

07

Please describe your experience operating riding mowers.

08

Please describe your experience with turf renovation.

09

Please describe your experience with installing, maintaining, or repairing irrigation systems.

Required Question

Employer City of Chandler

Address 175 S. Arizona Ave.

2nd Floor

Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Phone 480-782-2350

Website www.chandleraz.gov