Maintenance Mechanic I - Parks & Waterways

at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States

Maintenance Mechanic I Parks & Waterways

Salary

$20.91 $21.30 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02634

Department

Parks & Waterways

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

+ Description

+ Benefits

General Summary

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our communitys quality of life. Our Parks & Waterways team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nations best state retirement systems which includes 11..96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

Learn more about Ada Parks & Waterways Department by visiting their website. Parks & Waterways Department (

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY :

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the operation and maintenance of parks, buildings, facilities, fixtures, vehicles, vessels, equipment, parking areas, pathways, and grounds, and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS :

The Maintenance Mechanic I performs varied, moderately complex work under general supervision according to pre-defined guidelines.

Essential Functions

+ Performs visual examinations and/or operational tests to determine the need for routine repair or maintenance of buildings, roofs, plumbing fixtures, concrete fixtures, mechanical and electrical systems, and HVAC systems;

+ Records type of repair or cost of maintenance and repair work;

+ Performs a variety of minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting tasks;

+ Uses a variety of hand and power tools;

+ Repairs and maintains structures;

+ Maintains grounds: mows, weeds, rakes, cuts and prunes bushes, plants flowers