Park Maintenance Specialist Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation Yuma, AZ Job Details Part-time | Seasonal From $16 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Outdoor work experience Computer literacy Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Driver's License Organizational skills Irrigation system repair projects Full Job Description The Park Maintenance Specialist is a seasonal/temporary position located at the Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona. Reporting to the park manager, the primary responsibilities of the park maintenance specialist include cleaning and maintaining park buildings and grounds. Additionally, on an as-needed basis, this position may welcome guests and facilitate admissions and gift shop sales in the visitor center. This position will be filled for an approximate seven-to-eight-month season between October 2026 - May 2027.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay rate range starts at $16.00/hour, paid biweekly.
• Status is non-exempt - subject to overtime pay.
• Work schedule may range between 16-40 hours/week.
• Holiday pay following successful completion of a 30-day introductory period.
• Vacation leave and earned sick leave begins accruing upon hire.

Use of leave may be requested following successful completion of a 60-day introductory period.

Required Qualifications & Working Environment:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Possess and retain a valid driver's license.
• Pass a background check.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors on park grounds and in all weather conditions.
• Regularly required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform janitorial duties, including but not limited to emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms, windows, exhibits, outdoor signage, buildings, and picnic tables.
• Perform general building repair and maintenance, including but not limited to painting projects, changing light bulbs, repairing minor plumbing issues, operating hand and power tools, and troubleshooting issues.
• Perform landscaping duties, including but not limited to trimming trees and bushes, pulling weeds, raking and bagging landscaping debris, picking up litter, and repairing minor irrigation leaks.
• Perform special event and programming duties, including but not limited to setting up and tearing down decorations, tables and chairs, pop-up tents, and supplies.
• Perform guest services representative duties, including but not limited to welcoming guests, promoting park admission, collecting admission fees, and facilitating gift shop sales utilizing a point-of-sale system.
• Provides excellent customer service and deals tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicates park information to visitors.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities:

• Familiarity and experience with conducting general building maintenance and painting projects (sanding, priming, painting, wearing respirators).
• Familiarity and experience with conducting basic cleaning and janitorial work following cleaning and sanitation techniques; practices safe use of cleaning products, chemicals, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Familiarity with and ability to perform minor irrigation system repairs.
• Familiarity with and experience safely using ladders, hand and power tools (drills, saws, landscape blower, sander, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, chain saw, etc.).
• Possesses excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses excellent reliability and time management skills.
• Familiarity with accurate cash and credit card handling.
• Familiarity with basic computer operating skills.
• Promotes a positive environment, good personal behavior, and follows safety standards.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follows and understands verbal and written instructions and procedures.

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants who are eligible for employment will be considered for this job without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Description of the

Organization:

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation (YCNHA) is one of 62 national heritage areas in the

US. YCNHA

is a non-profit organization whose mission is to restore, preserve, maintain, and promote Yuma's historical treasures and Yuma's natural riverfront habitat along the lower Colorado River. YCNHA is committed to improving Yuma for its residents and strengthening Yuma as an attraction for visitors. It is funded through partnerships with the National Park Service; the City of Yuma; various federal, state, and local granting agencies; and donations from corporations and individuals. YCNHA operates and manages the Yuma Territorial Prison and Colorado River State Historic Park on behalf of Arizona State Parks and the City of Yuma.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

maintenance: 1 year (Required) landscaping: 1 year (Required) irrigation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person