Town of Oro Valley
First review of applications on November 3, 2025
Expected Starting Salary: $55,246 - 62,151
Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications
Under direction, supervises, monitors, and coordinates personnel, daily operation and maintenance activities of the Town's Parks & Recreation Department, Parks Maintenance division.
Establishes a professional relationship with vendors to ensure contract compliance and that the vendor’s performance is up to Town of Oro Valley’s codes and standards.
Establishes a professional, courteous and respectful relationship with park patrons.
Initiates preventive maintenance.
Meets on a regular basis with the Parks Superintendent to discuss any pertinent issues, review stated goals and the general state of the parks.
Meets with the Park Monitors on a regular basis to provide specific information, provide insights into their daily routines and to listen to their specific procedural or park patron experiences.
Monitors parks and other facilities to identify and correct safety hazards or concerns.
Operates a personal computer to produce and distribute correspondence, prepare necessary reports, documents, purchase requisitions, financial data, databases, etc.
Prepares the annual budget in conjunction with the Parks Superintendent and monitors operating budgets.
Promotes the goals and objectives of the Parks & Recreation Department through public contact.
Proposes facility improvements and capital equipment and participates in long‑range development.
Provides a continual process of service and maintenance improvement.
Resolves complaints or problems regarding the maintenance of parks and other assigned facilities.
Reviews all field and Ramada reservations as well as any upcoming special events and communicates need to park maintenance team.
Estimates, orders, and schedules supplies and equipment necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Town of Oro Valley’s finance department requirements and procedures.
Maintains accurate inventory records and ensures internal control of resources.
Operates hand tools, power tools, vehicles and other machinery related to park maintenance.
Performs technically skilled work in the cultivation of grass, trees, and other plants, and in the control of fungi, weeds, insects, and rodents.
Supervises the day‑to‑day activities including communicating, scheduling work, training, evaluating, and motivating staff.
Ensures Parks Maintenance Division staff follow maintenance guidelines and standards.
Assists with personnel actions such as selection, promotion, discipline, and evaluations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of all aspects of ground maintenance including irrigation, sports field maintenance, landscape maintenance, playground maintenance and building maintenance.
Knowledge of management and/or supervision principles and possession of strong leadership skills.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety guidelines.
Knowledge of park maintenance and beautification methods and techniques.
Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
Skill in prioritizing and monitoring park maintenance activities.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university in Parks Management, Horticulture, Resources Management, Landscape Horticulture or a closely related field.
Five (5) years’ experience in landscaping, irrigation, turf landscape management, repair of parks, and large outdoor athletic complexes.
Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
Must possess or be able to acquire a Certified Pesticide Applicator license for the State of Arizona within six months.
Ability to pass NRPA’s Certified Playground Safety Inspector program within six months.
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
Work is performed in an outdoor environment.
Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
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Expected Starting Salary: $55,246 - 62,151
Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications
Under direction, supervises, monitors, and coordinates personnel, daily operation and maintenance activities of the Town's Parks & Recreation Department, Parks Maintenance division.
Establishes a professional relationship with vendors to ensure contract compliance and that the vendor’s performance is up to Town of Oro Valley’s codes and standards.
Establishes a professional, courteous and respectful relationship with park patrons.
Initiates preventive maintenance.
Meets on a regular basis with the Parks Superintendent to discuss any pertinent issues, review stated goals and the general state of the parks.
Meets with the Park Monitors on a regular basis to provide specific information, provide insights into their daily routines and to listen to their specific procedural or park patron experiences.
Monitors parks and other facilities to identify and correct safety hazards or concerns.
Operates a personal computer to produce and distribute correspondence, prepare necessary reports, documents, purchase requisitions, financial data, databases, etc.
Prepares the annual budget in conjunction with the Parks Superintendent and monitors operating budgets.
Promotes the goals and objectives of the Parks & Recreation Department through public contact.
Proposes facility improvements and capital equipment and participates in long‑range development.
Provides a continual process of service and maintenance improvement.
Resolves complaints or problems regarding the maintenance of parks and other assigned facilities.
Reviews all field and Ramada reservations as well as any upcoming special events and communicates need to park maintenance team.
Estimates, orders, and schedules supplies and equipment necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Town of Oro Valley’s finance department requirements and procedures.
Maintains accurate inventory records and ensures internal control of resources.
Operates hand tools, power tools, vehicles and other machinery related to park maintenance.
Performs technically skilled work in the cultivation of grass, trees, and other plants, and in the control of fungi, weeds, insects, and rodents.
Supervises the day‑to‑day activities including communicating, scheduling work, training, evaluating, and motivating staff.
Ensures Parks Maintenance Division staff follow maintenance guidelines and standards.
Assists with personnel actions such as selection, promotion, discipline, and evaluations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of all aspects of ground maintenance including irrigation, sports field maintenance, landscape maintenance, playground maintenance and building maintenance.
Knowledge of management and/or supervision principles and possession of strong leadership skills.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety guidelines.
Knowledge of park maintenance and beautification methods and techniques.
Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
Skill in prioritizing and monitoring park maintenance activities.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university in Parks Management, Horticulture, Resources Management, Landscape Horticulture or a closely related field.
Five (5) years’ experience in landscaping, irrigation, turf landscape management, repair of parks, and large outdoor athletic complexes.
Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
Must possess or be able to acquire a Certified Pesticide Applicator license for the State of Arizona within six months.
Ability to pass NRPA’s Certified Playground Safety Inspector program within six months.
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
Work is performed in an outdoor environment.
Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
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