Trade Specialist Construction Maintenance

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 05-04-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

The highest scoring applicants who meet the minimum qualification and preferred qualifications will proceed to a Screening Panel Interview.

This position is a primary driver and will be expected to operate a city vehicle.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Trade Specialist Construction Maintenance position at the City of Tucson’s Parks and Recreation Department installs, maintains, and repairs equipment, amenities, and structures at City Parks and Recreation facilities, including playground equipment, ball fields, picnic tables, basketball courts, fencing, sidewalks, walkways, and related areas.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Maintenance Coordinator. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs equipment and materials in recreation facilities, parks, and their surrounding areas. Draws out installation plans and layouts, detailing the assembly process for playground components, concrete tables, grills, benches, bleachers, fencing, and concrete slabs. Analyzes blueprints and specifications to determine placement and assembly of equipment and materials.

• Maintains and repairs facilities and surrounding areas through regular inspections. Conducts thorough assessments to identify areas in need of repair by troubleshooting potential issues. Inspects vandalized areas, equipment, or fixtures. Maintains trip hazards such as uneven surfaces, tree roots, groundhog holes, or water slabs. Performs routine maintenance on tools, including charging, cleaning, lubricating, and sharpening as required. Repairs various park amenities, including fabric fencing, signs, bollards, cable fences, swing gates, and sidewalks.

• Operates pickup, dump, crane, flatbed, and hydraulic lift trucks with flatbed, box, and hydraulic trailers to transport equipment, materials, and green waste debris. Operates backhoe, power chipper, stump grinder, skid steer, forklift, concrete cutter, soil tamper, chain saw, pole saw, and assorted power tools for installation, repair, and maintenance.

• Reads, interprets, and tracks work orders, maintains daily work activity tasks with the use of iPhone and Cartegraph management system.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environments.

The nature of work is not routine and is expected to be flexible on timelines and priorities.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of directly related experience
EQUIVALENCY:
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid and Unrestricted Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Trades School or Trade Certificate and two (2) years of welding, carpentry, masonry, cement mixer, and power equipment operation.

Experience in safety requirements and precautions when handling heavy equipment, tools, and machinery in a public environment that involves staff and public use.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J3051 - Trade Specialist

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Compensation Grade

G104

Hourly Range

$19.97 - 29.95 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Parks and Recreation

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

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