City of Scottsdale
Overview
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.
This entry-level role preserves Scottsdale's reputation as a world-class community by performing essential groundskeeping duties including:
Responsibilities
Performing trash pickup and operating litter control devices
Trimming and pruning shrubs and trees
Cleaning ramadas, sidewalks, patios, restrooms, and drinking fountains
Trimming and weeding areas using powered mowers, weed-eaters, and manual tools
Inspecting grounds for hazards and report findings to supervisor
Operating city-owned vehicles including trucks, small tractors, and EZ-GO carts
Raking and weeding planters, granite areas, playgrounds, and picnic areas
Performing minor sprinkler repairs and maintenance
This recruitment is seeking to fill multiple opportunities at various assignments including Thompson Peak Park, Eldorado Park, Civic Center Complex, and Downtown areas.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $21.84/hour.
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth including:
12 Paid Holidays
– including 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual
– starts at 10.3 hours/month
Sick Leave Accrual
– 8 hours/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/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
Please note:
Notifications regarding this recruitment and/or self-schedule interview invitations may come from GovernmentJobs.com; please check your junk/spam folders regularly for these types of emails.
Qualifications
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.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements
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 that out-of-state driver's licenses must 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 shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Selection Process The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
Fingerprinting
– search of the national FBI Database
Criminal Background screening
Drug Screen
39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
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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.
This entry-level role preserves Scottsdale's reputation as a world-class community by performing essential groundskeeping duties including:
Responsibilities
Performing trash pickup and operating litter control devices
Trimming and pruning shrubs and trees
Cleaning ramadas, sidewalks, patios, restrooms, and drinking fountains
Trimming and weeding areas using powered mowers, weed-eaters, and manual tools
Inspecting grounds for hazards and report findings to supervisor
Operating city-owned vehicles including trucks, small tractors, and EZ-GO carts
Raking and weeding planters, granite areas, playgrounds, and picnic areas
Performing minor sprinkler repairs and maintenance
This recruitment is seeking to fill multiple opportunities at various assignments including Thompson Peak Park, Eldorado Park, Civic Center Complex, and Downtown areas.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $21.84/hour.
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth including:
12 Paid Holidays
– including 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual
– starts at 10.3 hours/month
Sick Leave Accrual
– 8 hours/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/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
Please note:
Notifications regarding this recruitment and/or self-schedule interview invitations may come from GovernmentJobs.com; please check your junk/spam folders regularly for these types of emails.
Qualifications
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.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements
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 that out-of-state driver's licenses must 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 shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Selection Process The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering.
Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
Fingerprinting
– search of the national FBI Database
Criminal Background screening
Drug Screen
39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
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