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Job Description

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Maintenance Worker III or IV – Parks. This is a full-time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This position performs skilled work pertaining to landscape maintenance and maintenance of Saratoga Springs City parks, streetscapes, park facilities, and other City of Saratoga Springs property. This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after-hour emergencies related to area of responsibility and for snow plowing. This position acts as a lead worker for assigned Seasonal Maintenance - Parks employees, providing on-site directions to complete tasks and projects. Monday - Thursday 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Works under the specific direction of the Maintenance Supervisor – Parks and the Parks Superintendent, and the general direction of the Public Work Director.

All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager

Job Responsibilities

Maintenance Worker III

• Perform all aspects of turf management, mowing, line trimming, edging, aerating, fertilizing, herbicide spraying, overseeding, and sod replacement using a variety of application equipment and techniques
• Provide care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowers (i.e. planting and proper pruning)
• Inspect City parks, play grounds and facilities to identify special maintenance and care needs
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and tools
• Repair and installs irrigation systems
• Remove graffiti and repairs vandalism of City property
• Clear snow off park sidewalks, and other City walkways, and assist in snow removal of City streets and facilities. Perform maintenance on snow removal equipment
• Perform winter projects
• Schedules and monitors irrigation system on city property
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities

Maintenance Worker IV

• Provides front-line supervision to Seasonal Maintenance Workers - Parks on a project-by-project basis as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor – Parks, Parks Superintendent, or other City Management
• Prioritizes and schedules work of assigned Seasonal Maintenance Workers - Parks, and then monitors work progress and employee performance for accuracy and effectiveness; reports any concerns to Maintenance Supervisor – Parks and/or Parks Superintendent
• Perform all aspects of turf management, mowing, line trimming, edging, aerating, fertilizing, herbicide spraying, overseeding, and sod replacement using a variety of application equipment and techniques
• Provide care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowers (i.e. planting and proper pruning)
• Inspect City parks, playgrounds and facilities to identify special maintenance and care needs
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and tools
• Repair and installs irrigation systems
• Remove graffiti and repairs vandalism of City property
• Clear snow off park sidewalks, and other City walkways, and assist in snow removal of City streets and facilities. Perform maintenance on snow removal equipment
• Perform winter projects
• Schedules and monitors irrigation system on city property
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Maintenance Worker III 

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Four (4) years previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related field.

Maintenance Worker IV

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Four (6) years previous experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related field.

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
• CPR
• First Aid
• City Works work order documentation
• Certified Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, category #3 Ornamental turf
• LTAP Winter Weather Training
• OSHA Confined Space Training / LTAP Training
• Heavy Equipment Safety Operations
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Irrigation and Troubleshooting training
• Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL)
• Trench Shoring
• Trench Safety / Competent Person
• OSHA 10 - Workplace, Equipment, and Jobsite safety
• LTAP Heavy Equipment Operation (Hands On)*
• Backhoe or Excavator - Level 1, or Front-End Loader - Level 1, or Skid Steer - Level 1
• Weather TRAK Central Control and Troubleshooting (Weathertrak University)
• Water Distribution 2 (or higher), or Collections 2 (or higher) Certification
• Supervisor/Leadership Training

At least two (1) of the following:

• Irrigation Association (CLIA, CIC, CIT, CID, CIWM)
• International Society of Arboriculture (Certified Arborist, Municipal, Urban Forest)
• OSHA 30
• OSHA HAZWOPR
• NRPA Certs (CPRP, CPRE, CPSI)
• Water Distribution IV
• PGMS Certs (CGT, CGM)
• PGA Certs
• STMA Certs (CSFM, EFC, SFMA)
• Utah Backflow Technician II Tester

At least two (2) of the following:

• Water Distribution II
• Proper Wiring and grounding of irrigation systems and controllers (Paige certification)
• Proper Products and Techniques for Solvent Welding PVC (Certification)
• Hydropoint/Hunter/Rainbird Uni. Certificate
• Vertebrate endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators license
• Flagger Certification (LTAP)
• Registered Stormwater Inspector
• Fall Protection Safety Training
• Lift Operator
• Insecticide Endorsement for the Pesticide Applicators License
• Utah Backflow Technician I inspector
• Sunbelt cert - MEWP, Forklift, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures
• Principles and practices of park maintenance
• Modern landscape maintenance and care methods
• Basic computer operations and applications
• Correct use of the English language and vocabulary

Ability to:

• Interact with the public in all situations while maintaining a professional, pleasant, and courteous demeanor
• Follow City policies and procedures
• Maintain records and task lists
• Operate moderate to heavy equipment that is needed to perform maintenance duties
• Review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems
• Communicate in a concise, effective and professional manner by telephone, in writing, and in person
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors
• Exercise sound and good judgment at all times, but especially in emergency situations
• Direct and work with Seasonal employees
• Perform tasks with an attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Utilize basic functions in Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
• Utilize specialized software including, but not limited to, City Works
• Manage heavy workloads, prioritize, and multitask
• Be a team player
• Problem solve
• Manage stress
• Work independently with general supervision
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions

Working Conditions The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment including but not limited to the following:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: The full salary range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur at the Minimum of the range and will not exceed the Midpoint of the range:

Maintenance Worker III

Minimum - $25.62/hr. Midpoint - $30.74/hr. Maximum - $35.86/hr.

Maintenance Worker IV

Minimum - $27.98/hr. Midpoint - $33.58/hr. Maximum - $39.17/hr.

Benefits:

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers employees the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.

Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 6:00pm

Closing Date:

Open until filled. 1st review September 21st, 2026.

Disclaimer SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.: The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications, such as cover letters, resumes, or proof of certifications. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.