Parks and Recreation Lead Maintenance Associate

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. Â 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. Â Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Parks and Recreation Lead Maintenance Associate to work in the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in leading operators, inmates and work activities in the maintenance and repair of the Town's infrastructure.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation

SCHEDULE: This position follows a four-day workweek schedule, with four 10-hour shifts per week.

Expected Hiring Range:Â $20.65 - $25.30 per hour

Salary Range:Â $20.65 - $29.94 per hour

• placement within the expected salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget
• Leads assigned staff and/or inmate crews; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Tracks and manages work orders, work flow, materials and supplies. Â
• Performs routine 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 commercial or residential landscaping, commercial/custodial manual labor, or closely 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.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year inmate supervision experience
• AZDA-PMD Certified Applicator
• Structural Pest Control Certification - right of waysÂ
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, 50-pound lift test and audiogram
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check
• Ability to pass the Arizona Department of Corrections backgroundÂ
  
  

The selected candidate will also be required to

• Obtain inmate certification post-hire through the Department of Corrections in order to supervise inmates (provided by the Town post hire)
• Must obtain one certification of the following within 9 months: Certified Arborist, or Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator
  
  

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 04/21/2025.

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 Â / Â fx (520) 382-3500

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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.