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Salary: $16.43 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00032
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
ABOUT THE POSITION
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Under general supervision, maintains municipal grounds and landscaping for the City of San Luis and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Participate in a variety of grounds and landscape maintenance activities for the City of San Luis;
• Perform a variety of manual labor, repair, and maintenance work utilizing various hand and power tools, equipment, machinery, and/or vehicles.
• Operate lawnmowers, tractors, Backhoe, Bobcat, chainsaws, blowers, weed eaters, trimmers, utility trucks, and other equipment as required.
• Install and inspect irrigation systems/sprinklers, programs timers, checks valves and pipes, and repairs/adjusts as required.
• Maintain municipal grounds by mowing, trimming, seeding, watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, and planting grass, trees, and ornamental shrubs.
• Inspect the condition of grass, trees, and plants and determines appropriate care and maintenance measures.
• Apply pest and weed control products in compliance with safety standards and procedures and ensures public safety at work sites.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles and picks up trash and removes trash and debris from municipal grounds.
• Perform operator-level inspection, servicing, fueling and maintenance (including washing) of assigned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Report the need for major repairs, landscape activities, or supplies to Supervisor.
• Establish traffic control safety procedures at work sites as per MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards.
• May perform general concrete work.
• Perform Maintenance of Flood Control Facilities i.e., stormwater, retention & catch basins, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will possess knowledge of:

• Basic grounds and building maintenance.
• Landscaping equipment and materials, including irrigation systems.
• Operation of a variety of tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles.
• Operator-level servicing, maintenance, and repair of assigned equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures.

Will have the ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interacting with the public.
• Perform cleaning and landscape tasks which may require heavy lifting.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles.
• Perform operator-level servicing, maintenance, and repair of assigned equipment.
• Determine and provide appropriate landscape care and maintenance.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year experience in landscaping, irrigation systems maintenance and equipment operation.

Desired/Preferred:

• A commercial driver's license (A or B).
• Flagger 1 Certification within one year of employment per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis residency.

License and Certification:
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• A Flagger 1 Certification or obtain within one year of employment per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are typically required to: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.
Work Environment
The employee works in an outside environment subject to extreme heat, dust, fumes, etc. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work a flexible schedule.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Available to work extra time when necessary.
The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -
Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Applications will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined. Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly.
Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting. All documents should be uploaded as attachments.
Please note:

• The online application must be completed in full.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees:
MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by Personify. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.

• Employee Contribution - 11.86%
• Employer Contribution - 11.86%

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)

• Employee Contribution - .014%
• Employer Contribution - .014%

SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE-
FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution- 6.20%
Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) -
Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)

1. Less than 6 years - 3.08 hrs.
2. 6 - 11 years - 4.62 hrs.
3. 11 years or more - 6.16 hrs.

Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs.
LIFE INSURANCE- The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.
Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE- Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits - 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period - 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00
WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
01
Do you possess a High School or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a Class A or B Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have Flagger 1 Certification ?

• Yes
• No
• No, but willing to obtain one

04
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

05
How many years of experience do you have in landscaping, irrigation system maintenance and equipment operation?

• 3-4 years
• 2-3 years
• 1-2 years
• None

06
Are you a Veteran?

• Yes
• No

07
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

Required Question