Maintenance Specialist Jobs in Utah

$20.79 - $34.36 Hourly

Public Works Shop, 497 S Main St, Clearfield City, UT

Part-Time (PT)

112026-753

Community Services/Parks

11/10/2026

Typical hiring salary for this position ranges from $20.79 to $22.87 per hour, depending on experience.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of entry-level semi-skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of city recreation facilities, parks, cemetery, grounds, buildings, and general environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Parks & Open Space Manager, Senior Parks Crew Lead(s), or Parks Crew Lead(s), in the performance of daily responsibilities, while in training or on a project-by-project basis.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Operates lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased or injured trees; stimulates health plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.

Performs general clean-up, landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers, etc., as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.

Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, backhoe, loaders, trenchers, aeration tractor, and various hand tools. May operate snowplow.

Performs general grounds maintenance duties; prepares ball diamonds, operates various small equipment to turn and prepare soil; chalks field boarders; assures lawns are trim and attractive. Assesses fields for potential playing hazards; removes hazards; picks up trash.

Performs routine building maintenance; assists to construct and repair of boweries, restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, small buildings, and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing; performs concrete and masonry work; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.

Assists in the installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control equipment; install, test, and maintain systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features. Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler systems to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring.

Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of the use and operation of light equipment such as gang mower, backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers, tractor, power overseeders, aerators, thatchers, trimmers, etc.; landscape and sprinkler system installation; of hazards and related safety precautions associated with equipment operations; interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; effectively perform various semi-skilled and skilled functions related to building maintenance; develop working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the public.

Work Environment:

Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting, reaching, daily exposure to changing weather conditions and seasonal elements. Frequent local travel required in normal course of job performance. Frequently lift 35 to 100 pounds or more.

Clearfield City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.