Parks and Recreation Maintenance Associate III (Trails)

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Maintenance Associate III to work in the Parks and Recreation Department - Trails Division. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in working with a dynamic team in the Recreation Division creating great outdoors experiences in Marana, a community that raises the bar for the best quality of life.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits

Schedule:
10-hour days, Monday-Thursday, with occasional weekend work. Hours may vary depending on the season and the needs of our recreation programs; workdays and start times may vary, including the possibility of weekend shifts.

Expected Hiring Range: $19.12 - $23.42 per hour
Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.73 per hour

• placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Examples of Duties

• Leads volunteer groups; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Constructs tread for Trail Corridor including installing new trail and drainage, rock armoring existing trail, and repairing tread, molars, crib walls, and rock structures.
• Monitors and implements maintenance of tread, existing structures, and cleans out drainage as needed; Brushes and grubs Trail Corridor
• Assists with implementation of recreation programs and events
• Transplants desert vegetation as needed
• Installs trail amenities, benches, and signage
• Utilizes and maintains hand tools; including power tools
• Assists with implementation of recreation programs and events
• Hikes up to 15 miles in one day
• Janitorial responsibilities at trailhead restrooms

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over three years experience in trail maintenance, outdoor recreation programming, and or related field.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, a 50 pound lift test, and an audiogram
• Valid Arizona driver license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle record check

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system. This recruitment will close on September 23rd, 2024.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.