Park Custodian

Posting Date

03/27/26

Application Deadline

04/03/26

Pay Range

$17.50 - $25.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Parks and Recreation

About the Position

Do you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery? Here is a perfect opportunity for you to join the most extensive County Regional park system in the nation. We host several million visitors a year, connecting people with nature. As a Park Custodian, you will perform various tasks to maintain a clean, safe environment in County Parks.

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.

Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation - comprised of approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails, with individual parks ranging from several thousand to 30,000 acres. Currently, there are fourteen parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

In addition to the parkland, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all regional parks together. The department is staffed by passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One year of custodial work experience

• High School diploma or GED

Other requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Job Contributions

• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of park facilities, and use appropriate cleaning supplies/chemicals while wearing proper personal protective equipment

• Collect trash, rake, weed, and prune small trees and shrubs

• Inspect assigned work areas, including analyzing field problems and developing proactive solutions. Make recommendations for purchases to management

• Safely operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs to custodial equipment

• Remove graffiti and paint interior and exterior structures

• Assist with maintenance projects

• Greet customers, provide information, answer questions, and collect entry fees when needed. Provide directions and educate customers on park rules

• Respond to emergencies/rescues by contacting appropriate staff and providing support requested by law enforcement

• Provide directions to volunteers or other work crews in manual labor tasks

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Microsoft Office, including Outlook email, general landscaping tools, power washer, and power scrubber.

Protective Equipment Required

Nitrile gloves, leather work gloves, surgical face mask, safety glasses, shoe protectors (as needed), and waterproof and slip-free boots.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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