City Of Queen Creek, AZ Queen Creek , AZ 85140
Posted 2 weeks ago
The anticipated starting rate for this position is $17.53/hour. The schedule will by Monday-Friday from 5a.m. - 1p.m.
*Council approved a 4% range adjustment effective 7/1/2024; the pay range for this position will be adjusted following this effective date.
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.
JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing basic, routine custodial, building, grounds, streets maintenance and repair, or general manual labor.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry level maintenance/trades classification in the maintenance and operations job family where basic tasks and assignments requiring little or no previous training or experience are performed. This is the first classification in a career progression or the terminal level for positions with very basic and/or limited duties. Work is designed to provide initial experience and training under direct supervision.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of acceptance of the offer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.
Performs basic, routine horticultural maintenance, and weed/pest management; property and wash clean-ups; special event preparation.
Performs custodial duties, including cleaning and sanitizing all necessary areas, emptying trash and recycling and floor mopping.
Miscellaneous projects and repairs.
Meeting set up and tear down.
Inspects areas and determines replacement and repair needs.
Performs routine preventative maintenance and general maintenance activities.
Operates a variety of equipment in assigned area of responsibility.
Performs related work as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES
Assignment to a competency rank is at the sole discretion of the Town and is based on the achievement of all of the following in combination: education, experience, assigned duties, certification and license requirements.
If assigned to Parks and Grounds:
Prepares athletic fields for events.
Performs routine maintenance and repair to irrigation and/or flood systems
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Arizona Class D Driver's License;
Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.
KNOWLEDGE
Grass and plant care techniques;
Basic turf management principles;
Basic landscape horticultural practices;
Mowing practices and materials needed;
Applicable equipment, safety practices and tools required;
Identification of weeds/pests and eradication methods;
Cleaning chemicals, applications, protective equipment;
Cleaning techniques, materials used, and personal protective equipment.
SKILLS
Operating light equipment, small tools, and cleaning equipment;
Performing unskilled and semi-skilled grounds and/or streets maintenance;
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
X
Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.
Physical Demand
Brief Description
C
F
O
R
N
Standing
Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties
X
Sitting
Desk work
X
Walking
To other departments/offices/office equipment
X
Lifting
Supplies, files
X
Carrying
Supplies, files
X
Pushing/Pulling
File draws, tables and chairs
X
Reaching
For supplies, for files
X
Handling
Paperwork
X
Fine Dexterity
Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment
X
Kneeling
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crouching
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crawling
Under equipment
X
Bending
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Twisting
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles
X
Climbing
Stairs, step stool
X
Balancing
On step stool
X
Vision
Reading, computer screen, driving
X
Hearing
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment
X
Talking
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone
X
Foot Controls
Driving
X
Other (Specify)
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
Leaf blowers, mowers, trucks, tractors, trimmers, hedgers, pruners, and other related equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Safety glasses, face shield, steel-toe shoes, work gloves, hearing protection, or other related equipment when operating leaf blowers, mowers, etc.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Description of Non-Physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Time Pressure
X
Emergency Situation
X
Frequent Change of Tasks
X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
X
Tedious or Exacting Work
X
Noisy/Distracting Environment
X
Other (Specify Below)
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
Office Environment
Warehouse
Shop
Recreation/Neighborhood Center
Vehicle
Outdoors
X
Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field
Other (Specify Below)
City Of Queen Creek, AZ