0911 - Trades Maintenance Technician (Agua Caliente Park)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

UPDATED

This position, with rotating days, evening, holiday and weekend shifts, is in the Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 36

This position is located at Agua Caliente Park (12325 E Roger Road, Tucson, AZ 85749.) The successful candidate will be required to work some rotating evening, weekend and holiday shifts. As a condition of hire, selected candidates must take the Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Applicator Core test within 60 days from hiring date and fully obtain Pesticide Applicator Certification/License during the probationary period. Additionally, selected candidate must possess and maintain an Arizona Class D drivers license free of restrictions during employment. The employee will also be required to work in and around water, and should be comfortable in this environment.

Please note: All new hires (and promoted employees) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, within 30 days of hire. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located on-line. For new hires (and promoted employees) hired after October 1, 2021, the applicant must have a full set of COVID-19 vaccines, by the effective date of hire.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Constructs, erects, installs and repairs assorted wooden items and structures;
Applies paints, varnish, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures;
Evaluates and repairs roofs by applying water- and weatherproofing materials, emulsified blacktops and mortar, as necessary;
Installs, adjusts, rebuilds, repairs, replaces and maintains a variety of locks in County facilities;
Makes minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing, steam, and water systems and fixtures, electrical wiring and fixtures, doors, windows and pumps;
Adjusts, corrects, and manipulates digital files using specialized software to meet print shop requirements for printing;
Sets up, operates, adjusts and cleans offset printing equipment to produce various forms and media;
Inspects, repairs, patches, balances and mounts tires on County vehicles;
Obtains information from drivers and operators to determine condition of County vehicles and communications equipment;
Checks heavy equipment for proper fuel, hydraulic fluids, water, coolant and lubrication levels, and adds, as needed;
Installs new traffic control, street name and special events signs and sign posts;
Performs operator-level inspections, servicing and maintenance of assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;
Prepares areas undergoing repair, painting, maintenance, construction or other related activity, including collection and disposal of trash;
Operates powered maintenance and construction equipment;
Maintains manual or computerized service and usage logs and other records on vehicles, equipment, supported systems, supplies and related materials;
Stores, handles, applies and disposes of hazardous materials required to complete work or generated by work assignments;
Cuts, trims, seeds, fertilizes and applies herbicides and pesticides to turf grasses, soils, trees and ornamental shrubs;
Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials required in performance of duties, particularly in a medical, detention or correctional setting;
Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment;
Inspects and inventories storage containers, bulk and parts stocks and records, either manually or in computerized systems, the contents, quantities, levels or disposition;
Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and other County employees for use of County facilities, vehicles and equipment;
Monitors and adjusts equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and reports deficiencies to supervisors;
Leads Trades Maintenance (TM) Helpers, TM Technicians and other employees, volunteers, community service workers, inmates or detainees in performing routine clean up and maintenance duties.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• operation and maintenance of basic hand and power tools, equipment and materials encountered in area of specialization of assigned work area;
• typical hazards of the assigned work-areas or encountered in the area of specialization, and safety procedures or equipment required;
• basic industry practices of the area of specialization, trade, craft or skill.
  

Skill in:

• performing routine trades or craftsman level duties in the area of assignment;
• following written and oral instructions;
• making basic mathematical calculations at level required for assigned duties;
• maintaining written and (if applicable) computer-based documentation of activities;
• communicating effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Two years of experience performing helper or apprentice level duties in landscape, irrigation systems, and/or building maintenance.
(Relevant training or education may substitute for up to one year of the aforementioned experience.)
OR:
(2) One year of experience within Pima County as a TM Helper in landscape, irrigation systems, and/or building maintenance. Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.
(Relevant training or education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum of one (1) year experience in landscape maintenance to include use and operation of riding mowers, string trimmers, pruning saws, chain saws, loppers, hand pruners, blowers, basic hand tools and/or small engine equipment.
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in building and structure maintenance (painting, light carpentry, plumbing, changing lamps/light bulbs, cleaning and/or handyman type repairs).
3. Minimum of one (1) year experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems to include drip applications and turf irrigation.
4. Minimum of six (6) months experience working around a water feature, including performing maintenance while in a small boat.
5. Arizona Certified Applicator License.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: As a condition of hire, selected candidates must take the Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Applicator Core test within 60 days from hiring date and fully obtain Pesticide Applicator Certification/License during the probationary period. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require any or all of the following: lifting and carrying up to seventy-five pounds or more; safely operating assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; working in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, or cold; wearing required safety clothing and equipment; working with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; working with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascending and descending ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiating between colors. All new hires (and promoted employees) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, within 30 days of hire. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located on-line. For new hires (and promoted employees) hired after October 1, 2021, the applicant must have a full set of COVID-19 vaccines, by the effective date of hire.