City of Scottsdale hiring Westworld Maint Wrkr I - CDL - Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ | LinkedIn (2024)

Introduction WestWorld of Scottsdale is a premier, internationally recognized, multi-use events facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. WestWorld annually hosts the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, as well as conventions, trade shows, concerts, equestrian shows and other events. Join our experienced event staff and top-notch operations crew who provide support to more than 100 events each year!

AboutScottsdale, Arizona is l ocated in the beautiful Sonoran Desert and is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale . About the Position:This position requires variety of semi-skilled duties that support both the Operational and Sales Departments for WestWorld. Operate heavy and light equipment, as well as maintenance on arenas and multiple facilities. Most tasks will be performed in close proximity to patrons, equestrians, livestock, and staff.

Click HERE (Download PDF reader) to view the WestWorld Operations informational flyer!ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY MAY BE UP TO MID-POINT DEPENDING ON CANDIDATE'S EXPERIENCE AND INTERNAL EQUITY.Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• One year of experience in landscape work or working with heavy equipment.
• Requires the skill and knowledge to operate a personal computer to enter and retrieve data.
• Preferred:
• Associate Degree in construction or landscape management or a related field.
• Experience working at an equestrian or special events facility.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
• Must possess and maintain within six months of hire or promotion and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class "B" Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
• Preferred: Within six months of hire or promotion, completion of the City of Scottsdale's Forklift Operator Certification.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential FunctionsPerforms duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Sets up, tears down, and cleans up arenas and barn stalls and performs facility maintenance.
• Prepares arena, including proper footing and drag for each equestrian discipline.
• Performs grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, irrigation, and sprinkler system repair and other duties to ensure a safe and successful operation.
• Listens and responds accurately to customer requests, inquiries, and issues.
• Focuses on Quality Customer Service with event producers.
• Performs grounds keeping routine duties such as cleaning arenas, restrooms, and facilities to ensure areas are safe, litter free, and clean.
• Performs proper ASI300 pruning standards for all trees and shrubs, with ability to calibrate fertilizer, while maintaining the facility grounds at WestWorld.
• Assists Feed store in delivery of materials. Visually reviews and verifies materials for accuracy and completeness. Checks orders against invoices.
• Performs daily inventory counts and controls.
• Provides support to operation and event staff. Works with Parks and Recreation team in maintaining proper care of the Polo Field.
• Operates a City vehicle on and off the WestWorld property to attend city meetings and deliver vehicles to Fleet for maintenance.
• Operates heavy equipment including dump trucks, flatbed trucks, water trucks, skid steer, gators, fork lifts, and front end loaders as well as various sized utility vehicles..

Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform manual work that requires: standing and walking/moving continuous periods of time, digging, lifting, bending, standing, and climbing elevations.
• Access paved, gravel, or turf park areas to perform general grounds maintenance functions.
• Operate small and medium handheld equipment weighing up to 80 pounds such as blowers, weed eaters, trimmers, edgers, chain saws, mowers, and power washers.
• Operate heavy equipment including tractor, water truck, backhoe, front loader, trencher, dump truck, walk behind roller, hydraulic breakers, and bobcat.
• Perform painting tasks.
• Perform sprinkler maintenance; repair lines, heads.
• Use manual tools such as rakes and shovels.
• Lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds, and with assistance from a hay hook/handle or other workers when the load is more than up to 50 pounds repetitively on a routine daily basis.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, chemicals, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, and unpleasant odors.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate: equipment, hand tools, computer, two-way radio, a small tractor, and a City truck or EZ-GO.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations using a small tractor, city truck, or EZ-GO.
• Work varied schedule according to season including weekends, evenings, and overtime

Benefits HighlightsThe City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursem*nt; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information. Selection ProcessThe application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

EducationApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2024 11:59 PM Arizona