Maintenance Worker I Parks

City of Mesquite, NV
Mesquite, Nevada
Full Time

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Salary

$37,912.16 - $61,755.20 Annually

Location

Mesquite, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

00339

Department

Athletics & Leisure Services

Division

Parks

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision, performs routine manual labor and routine ground and facility maintenance tasks within the Athletics Parks Division and performs related duties as required within the Parks Division of the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished as being the "entry-level" in the Parks Division series and is responsible for routine maintenance repair, and care of grounds, buildings and facilities.

Examples of Duties

Serve as a good representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
Maintains lawns, shrubbery, and trees including planting, watering, trimming, mowing, edging, fertilizing, and weed and pest control; operates trucks, mowers, and other light equipment; prepares and maintains ball fields.
Prepares areas for planting by clearing, grading, fertilizing, and watering ground; prepares areas for rock-beds and lays rock.
Installation, operations and maintenance, and repairs of in-ground sprinkler systems.
Provides custodial services for parks and facilities, including cleaning and repairing floors, restrooms, and removal of trash, litter and graffiti.
Prepares surfaces for painting; applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, or other protective finishes to various surfaces.
Pours concrete; performs preventative maintenance; assists other Parks staff as necessary; interacts with the public; maintains and enforces park rules.
Operates tractor and attachments (medium sized loaders, rototiller, post hole digger), power movers, blowers, sweepers, edgers, hedge trimmers, clippers, sprayers, and other equipment or vehicles; makes minor repairs such as sharpening blades; performs routine maintenance and equipment safety inspection.
Performs other duties as may be required.
Maintenance on Cemetery, parks, athletic fields, Mesquite Sports & Event Complex (MSEC), medians, Travel Center, Museum, City Hall, Building Department and Justice Facility and other City facilities.
.Perform preventative maintenance and, assists other Parks staff as necessary; interacts with the public; maintains and enforces park rules.
Assist in the preparation, construction and maintenance of park fixtures and facilities.
Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, materials, and tools used in parks and facilities maintenance.
Building and landscape maintenance, and repair; skill used in the operation of trucks, mowers and other light equipment; operational.
Characteristics, capabilities, and maintenance requirements of power-driven maintenance equipment.
Laws and City of Mesquite ordinances relating to equipment operation; and safety laws, practices and principles relating to equipment operation and maintenance.
Rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures for the City of Mesquite Athletics & Leisure Services Department.
Basics of horticulture.

Ability to:

Perform routine building and landscape maintenance.
Operate light power-driven equipment.
Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural diverse backgrounds; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Willingness to wear a City provided uniform; protective equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus; and trim facial hair to ensure proper fit of self-contained breathing apparatus.
Work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

Experience, Education & Training:

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: One (1) year full-time work experience in the areas of professional general parks and facility maintenance and/or professional landscape maintenance.

Training: Classes as required to perform job.

License or Certificate: Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

Competencies:

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They are able to demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.

Customer Service - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs.

Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the City. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today's organizations. They know that a healthy work/life balance is important to sustained energy. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

Functional/Technical - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty. They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for organization.

Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.

Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge. They are curious and want to know "why". They learn quickly and use new information effectively. They create and foster a culture of interest, curiosity, and learning.

Positive Impact - Effective performers make positive impressions on those around them. They are personable, self confident, and generally likable. They are optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do, and their excitement is contagious. They energize those around them.

Problem Solving/Decision Making - Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes fr0m symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.

Sensitivity - Effective performers value and respect the concern and feelings of others. In the workplace, this compassion translates into behavior that communicates empathy toward others, respect for the individual, and appreciation of diversity among team members and the public.

Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agenda as more important than local or personal goals.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed under the following conditions:

This is a field classification involving working outdoors where incumbents are exposed to extreme heat or cold without effective protection from weather, subject to extreme heat, heavy traffic, vibrations and loud noises. Work includes exposure to hazardous materials, solvents, and chemicals associated with parks and facilities maintenance and repair, and heavy dust associated with excavation of structures and sites.

Physical Requirements:

Vision sufficient to read diagrams, manuals, rules, regulations, laws, plans. Hearing sufficient to hear conversations in person, over the telephone, and radios. Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, over the telephone and radios. Dexterity sufficient to operate manual and power tools, used in the course of work. Mobility sufficient to safely stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, stretch, crawl, pull, lift, grasp, and reach to lift, and enter and exit truck and to operate motor vehicles. Strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing 25 to 100 pounds and endurance sufficient to sit and stand for extended periods and maintain efficiency through the entire work shift.

Job Hazard/Risk Factors:

Employees risk physical hazard from mechanical and electrical equipment, exposure to human debris, drug paraphernalia, heavy equipment, working in and around lawn mowers and grounds equipment, hazardous gases, fumes, paint, chemicals, pesticides and walking and working on slippery and uneven surfaces. Employees frequently work in close quarters, narrow aisles, passageways and crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing.

Department: Athletic & Leisure Services

Division: Parks

Reports to: Parks Manager

Classification: 15A

Wage Assignment: Hourly Teamsters L14 CBA

FLSA: Non-Exempt

EEO 4 Category: h - Service Maintenance

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Local 14 CBA

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Background: Yes

Motor Vehicle Report: Yes

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to supply copies (proof) of all required documentation and verification of education and any other stated requirements of the position. City of Mesquite Human Resources will only accept degrees or credits earned from a college or university accredited by an official agency recognized by the US Department of Education. A listing of accredited universities is available at: .

PROVIDE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION:

Letter of interest/Cover Letter.
Resume - A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume are incomplete and will not be considered.
Copy of degree or transcripts.
Copies any relevant certificates, licenses or awards.

Selection Process:

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The Human Resources Department must receive the completed City employment application and all required documentation by the closing date and time listed on the announcement. The employment application must be accessed through our website, www.mesquitenv.gov or , and submitted electronically following the online links. Applicants must complete the employment application in its entirety to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed employment application. Decisions on an applicant's qualifications for the above position will be made solely on the materials submitted at the time of application.

The city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Mesquite online application system. Please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

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Failure to satisfactorily demonstrate that the requirements of the posted position have been FULLY met will result in disqualification.

The City of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Mesquite offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: