Pima County
Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Landscaping
Pima County, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Trades Maintenance Specialist I
Leads, participates, or operates independently in providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance. Requires technical skills, experience, and knowledge in area of specialization, as well as training, lead, or supervisory skills and knowledge. Accountable for activities and ensures services or products comply with written procedures, engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, industry standards, and statutory codes and requirements. 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. Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles; Leads fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings; Inspects, services, and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles; Conducts quality-control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance; Inspects, approves, or certifies the work of others, if certified or authorized; Maintains detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems; Prepares oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects; Prepares sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors; Coordinates activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions; Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided; Conducts on-the-job training for employees in the assigned work-unit; Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols; Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment, and materials, especially in sensitive environments (e.g., medical, law enforcement, correctional settings); Ensures the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implements work-site traffic control procedures; Oversees the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issues. Minimum Qualifications: Five years journey-level experience in landscape, turf, construction, or building maintenance. OR: Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Technician or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) 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: Minimum one (1) year experience in building construction, repair, or maintenance. Minimum two (2) years experience working in landscape construction, turf maintenance, and basic irrigation system installation, repair, or maintenance. Minimum one (1) year experience in general maintenance of construction-type equipment (front end loader, utility tractor, brush cutter/mower, backhoe, skid steer, forklift, riding trencher, dozer, boom lift, water truck, etc.). Minimum one (1) year experience in field operation equipment to include trenching, excavation, grading, auguring, boring, transporting job site materials, demolition, dust control, and/or open space mowing, etc. Minimum one (1) year experience performing basic fence installation (barbwire, chain link, field fence, gates), or concrete and/or adobe construction, or rough carpentry. Experience using basic computer programs, e-mail, work order documents, and/or reports. Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum 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: 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. 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. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Some positions 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. Ability to obtain a jail pass is required. Physical/Sensory Requirements: A post-job-offer physical is required. Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with on in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors. Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 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.
Leads, participates, or operates independently in providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance. Requires technical skills, experience, and knowledge in area of specialization, as well as training, lead, or supervisory skills and knowledge. Accountable for activities and ensures services or products comply with written procedures, engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, industry standards, and statutory codes and requirements. 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. Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles; Leads fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings; Inspects, services, and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles; Conducts quality-control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance; Inspects, approves, or certifies the work of others, if certified or authorized; Maintains detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems; Prepares oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects; Prepares sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors; Coordinates activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions; Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided; Conducts on-the-job training for employees in the assigned work-unit; Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols; Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment, and materials, especially in sensitive environments (e.g., medical, law enforcement, correctional settings); Ensures the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implements work-site traffic control procedures; Oversees the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issues. Minimum Qualifications: Five years journey-level experience in landscape, turf, construction, or building maintenance. OR: Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Technician or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) 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: Minimum one (1) year experience in building construction, repair, or maintenance. Minimum two (2) years experience working in landscape construction, turf maintenance, and basic irrigation system installation, repair, or maintenance. Minimum one (1) year experience in general maintenance of construction-type equipment (front end loader, utility tractor, brush cutter/mower, backhoe, skid steer, forklift, riding trencher, dozer, boom lift, water truck, etc.). Minimum one (1) year experience in field operation equipment to include trenching, excavation, grading, auguring, boring, transporting job site materials, demolition, dust control, and/or open space mowing, etc. Minimum one (1) year experience performing basic fence installation (barbwire, chain link, field fence, gates), or concrete and/or adobe construction, or rough carpentry. Experience using basic computer programs, e-mail, work order documents, and/or reports. Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum 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: 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. 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. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Some positions 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. Ability to obtain a jail pass is required. Physical/Sensory Requirements: A post-job-offer physical is required. Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with on in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors. Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 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.