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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment at City facilities, including playground equipment, chlorination systems, and plumbing and irrigation systems. Transplants, prunes, and shapes trees and shrubs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
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
Installation (35%) - Essential
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.
Maintenance & Repair (30%) - Essential
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.
Equipment Operation ( 20%) - Essential
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.
Data Entry (10%) - Essential
Reads, interprets, and tracks work orders, maintains daily work activity tasks with the use of iPhone and Cartegraph management system.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%) - Non-Essential
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work involves heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment. The nature of work is not routine and is expected to be flexible on timelines and priorities.
* All duties, responsibilities, and percentage of time listed are subject to
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
POSITION REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
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.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Trade Specialist
Department Name:
Parks and Recreation
Department Link:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation
FTE%:
100
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Regular
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Minimum Hiring Salary: $19.97
Dependent upon experience, qualifications, and successful completion of any applicable job training**
Full Hourly Range: $19.97 - 34.44 USD
**In accordance with pay transparency, the salary reflected in this posting is the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Salary placement is typically between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer six weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
POSTING INFORMATION
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 04-14-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.
Special Instructions:
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment at City facilities, including playground equipment, chlorination systems, and plumbing and irrigation systems. Transplants, prunes, and shapes trees and shrubs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
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
Installation (35%) - Essential
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.
Maintenance & Repair (30%) - Essential
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.
Equipment Operation ( 20%) - Essential
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.
Data Entry (10%) - Essential
Reads, interprets, and tracks work orders, maintains daily work activity tasks with the use of iPhone and Cartegraph management system.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%) - Non-Essential
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work involves heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment. The nature of work is not routine and is expected to be flexible on timelines and priorities.
* All duties, responsibilities, and percentage of time listed are subject to
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
POSITION REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
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.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Trade Specialist
Department Name:
Parks and Recreation
Department Link:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation
FTE%:
100
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Regular
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Minimum Hiring Salary: $19.97
Dependent upon experience, qualifications, and successful completion of any applicable job training**
Full Hourly Range: $19.97 - 34.44 USD
**In accordance with pay transparency, the salary reflected in this posting is the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Salary placement is typically between the minimum and mid-point of the salary range.
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer six weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
POSTING INFORMATION
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 04-14-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.
Special Instructions:
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.
