Job Description
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.
The Town of Marana is seeking a Maintenance Associate III to work in the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a full-time position and is critical for the day-to-day operations of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will perform a variety of maintenance work, which contributes to the upkeep, care and maintenance of the Town’s infrastructure. On-call duties may be assigned.
The Town offers a competitive benefits package, which can be viewed at https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation.
Expected Hiring Range: $20.08 - $24.59
Salary Range: $20.08 - $29.11
Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.
Examples of Duties- Leads assigned staff; provides service to internal and external customers.
- Tracks and manages work orders, workflow, materials and supplies.
- Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance and/or landscaping tasks.
- Inspects cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems.
- Performs work duties and operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Call, clear and document Blue Stake.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training.
- Over three years’ experience in a 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 and a 50-pound lift test
- Valid Arizona driver license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle record check
- Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator (or must obtain within 6 months)
- One of the following certifications within 6 months of hire:
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector
- Certified Arborist
- AFO Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator or Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator (depending on position requirement)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification (depending on position requirement)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Over three years’ experience in commercial or residential landscaping, commercial or custodial manual labor.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This recruitment will close on 11/18/2026.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.
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:
Marie McClure | mmcclure@maranaaz.gov | (520) 382 – 1921
For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.
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.
The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits.