Hybrid Service Worker, Parks at City of Glendale (AZ)

About the Department

About Us:
The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas: The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, storm water retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use. The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers and at basketball, tennis, skate courts and other recreation facilities throughout the city.
The Role:
This is the first level in the Service Worker series.  Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility.
Salary:
	This position is: FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week. A Grade 310 with with an hourly pay rate between $20.54 - $30.80.
Benefits:
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the 2025-2026 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
	Regular status positions offer: The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays throughout the calendar year.  Vacation leave accrues at:  5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year) Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service. Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year). * Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.
Retirement:
	This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). The current contribution rate is 12%. Contributions are mandatory, and are collected each pay period.
Why Choose Glendale:
The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

Position Duties

1. Maintains parks, right-of-ways, parking lots, and bike paths.
2. Operates mowing equipment, chain saws, weed eaters and other equipment.
3. Maintains and adjusts sprinkler systems, provides irrigation services, maintains irrigation equipment, and removes graffiti.
4. Trims trees and bushes, and cares for plants.
5. Repairs or replaces park playground and recreation equipment, picnic benches and tables.
6. Marks and reconditions playing fields and assists with set up for sports and special events.
7. Repairs backstops, bleachers, and dug out areas. 
8. Installs and maintains park signs, fences, and gates.
9. Sets and pours new playground concrete areas. 
10. Responds to, and resolves citizen complaints pertaining to parks facilities.
11. Explains and enforces park policies and regulations to park patrons.
12. Maintains high visibility to dissuade vandalism and crime in parks facilities.
13. Assists with animal control in parks facilities.
14. Assists with maintenance, repairs, and customer service at City cemetery.
15. Explains and enforces park policies and regulations to park patrons.
16. Ensures that reserved facilities are maintained in a safe, clean condition; checks for permits.
17. Provides assistance in emergency situations; calls for police or medical assistance.
18. Other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and/or in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment related to area of assignment.

Knowledge of:

• Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
• Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned areas of responsibility
• Hazard, safety rules, precautions related to equipment operation
• Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as they relate to equipment operation
• Street layouts and routes

Ability to:

• Read and understand blue prints, technical diagrams, and maps
• Barricade work sites according to the Phoenix barricade manual
• Understand and follow safe working practices
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Deal courteously with the public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and citizens
• Operate and perform maintenance and minor repair on light, medium, and heavy equipment
• Perform general maintenance and service requirements of equipment in area of responsibility
  Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and work independently
• Accurately and timely complete reports and logs; record daily work activities and enter and retrieve information on computers
• Identify paint coatings for material and color matching
• Operate and understand atmospheric sensing devices
• Maintain the appropriate state of Arizona driver license with relevant endorsements
• Coordinate hand and eye movements
• Operate city vehicles

Special Requirements

• This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing. 
• Valid Arizona class D driver license.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

Other Qualifications

Work involves heavy digging, heavy lifting of 50 to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling trash containers and other objects, extensive walking, bending, standing, lifting, raking and crawling. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles. Exposure to heavy traffic, weather extremes; hazardous materials, dust, insects and gases.