Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5825 - Parks Technician II

Salary Grade: 5

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $19.14 - $22.49 Per HourÂ

Full Range: $19.14 - $25.84 Per HourÂ

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Â

The first review of applications will be on  01/17/2025. Â

Performs routine trades or craftsman duties above the Park Technician I level, maintaining and repairing park facilities, grounds, and equipment. Â Also, participates in construction or renovation activities in parks. The work requires manual labor and the use of hand and powered tools, equipment or vehicles and frequently involves repetitive individual tasks in a variety of work settings in an outdoor environment. Certified Applicator broadcasting herbicide/pesticide as needed to control noxious weeds/grasses in public parks.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Cuts, trims, edges, seeds, fertilizes, and stripes ball field and leisure turf;

• Structurally prunes, shapes and maintains urban forest and ground vegetation;

• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing and irrigation systems;

• Operates ride-on equipment and utilizes powered maintenance and construction equipment/tools;

• Performs operator-level inspections, servicing, maintenance and security of assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;

• Applies paints, varnish, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures;

• Stores, handles, applies and disposes of hazardous materials required to complete work or generated by work assignments;

• Collects and disposes of trash;

• Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment;

• Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and/or vendors;

• May be assigned to a natural resource park setting, whereby maintenance may include wildlife drinkers, ponds, equestrian, camp facilities, trails, habitat restoration, erosion control, and invasive species;

• Obtains and maintains AZ Department of Agriculture-Office of Pesticide Management – Certified Applicator license (Category #3-Ornamental and Turf and for some areas also Category 5 –Aquatic).
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience performing duties in landscape, grounds maintenance, arborist, equipment operator, general handyman or similar duties in a specific skill, craft, vocation, trade or operational area of employment.

(Relevant training or education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience)

OR:

One year of experience in a Pima County Parks Technician I or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

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.):

• Minimum two (2 ) years experience in masonry, concrete, asphalt new construction and repairÂ

• Minimum one (1) year experience with trail, pathway, hardscape and/or soft path care/maintenance (ex - asphalt, concrete, decomposed granite and earthen)

• Minimum one (1) year experience in general building maintenance to include plumbing, painting, light carpentry, and general "handyman" duties

• Minimum one (1) year experience directing or delegating staff, project management, and contract management

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 candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Â
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Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : 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. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. All positions require AZ Department of Agriculture-Office of Pesticide Management – Certified Applicator license (Category #3-Ornamental and Turf) at the time of appointment or must obtain prior to completion of initial/promotional probation period (6-months). All positions must maintain the AZ Department of Agriculture-Office of Pesticide Management – Certified Applicator license while holding this position.

Special Notice Items: 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.Â

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Lifting heavy objects, operating machinery and equipment, and performing repetitive tasks such as mowing, pruning, and planting.

Working Conditions: Various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.