Landscaping Specialist

TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY•Tucson, AZ

6d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision and administrative direction, this role is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) owned landscape, irrigation systems, and equipment at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN). The position requires providing responsive and exceptional customer service while adhering to all FAA regulations and TSA Standards. The role involves performing various landscaping tasks, maintaining equipment, responding to emergencies, and managing environmental compliance.

Requirements

Knowledge of the safe and correct operation of hand-held gasoline powered landscape equipment such as weed-eater, blower, chipper, chainsaw, lawn mower, and edger.
Knowledge of irrigation systems and controllers.
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR Part 139, Advisory Circulars (AC’s), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Regulations and Standards.
Ability to perform tasks with a full range of bodily movements, including lifting, moving, pushing, standing (for periods of two to three hours at a time), walking, reaching, stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and crawling.
Ability to lift large, bulky, heavy items, including various equipment parts weighing up to 80 lbs. with or without assistance, and/or using equipment (dollies, lifts).
Ability to have hand dexterity to maintain a strong grip to hold objects firmly for extended periods of time (tools, equipment, etc.).
Ability to communicate in English via telephone, radio, and cellular telephone, in a high noise environment, with sufficient clarity to be understood by others.
Ability to distinguish colors by a practical test in all lighting conditions of standard airport lighting system colors and Air Traffic Control Tower light-gun signals, identify fuel grade color code markings, and actual samples of various fuels.
Ability to hear and understand through both ears, sounds coming through a radio, a standard telephone receiver, or other outside sound sources.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language in a clear manner.
Ability to work in high-noise environment and extreme seasonal weather.
Ability to understand technical data and information for decision-making and reporting purposes, including decision-making in stressful situations.
Ability to remain focused and decisive in stressful situations; use sound and effective judgment.
Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, maintain confidentiality, attention to detail, with mature judgment, function in compelling, high stress, fast-paced work environment, with deadlines and multiple projects; initiate and organize responsibilities without supervision, and to take independent action relative to work problems requiring immediate solutions.
Ability to operate any airport vehicle or equipment, whether standard or automatic.
Ability to apply and use good organization, oral and written communication and critical thinking.
Ability to establish and effective and positive working relationships with department personnel, other TAA personnel, and outside agencies.
Ability to use a computer utilizing Microsoft office software and other office machines.
Ability to exercise effective customer service and public relations practices and procedures.
Ability to maintain a discreet and professional sense of confidentiality.
Ability to engage in self-improvement activities and training.
Ability to understand strengths and weaknesses; seek input from supervisor and peers about how to improve, and to focus on continuous self-improvement activities.
A valid Arizona driver’s license.
Meet and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles on the Non-Movement Area of the Air Operations Area (AOA).
Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 course requirements and Certification within the first year of assuming the position.
Must successfully pass the Arizona Landscape Certification Program (ACLP) within two years of employment.
As a team member, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA’s emergency response and must respond to airport incidents as requested/required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish or another second language is helpful, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, repair and alterations of all airfield and landside areas, landscapes, field and irrigation systems.
Remain in compliance with all FAA regulations and Advisory Circulars, TSA Standards and other applicable regulations.
Maintain the landscape shop.
Respond to landscaping emergencies in person in a manner consistent with the nature of the call whether on duty or off duty.
Manage bee activity.
Perform mowing, trimming, transplant, plant, sweep, raking, watering, fertilize, mulch, edge, reseed, remove rock, gravel, decomposed granite, install, repair, and troubleshoot irrigation valves and timers.
Complete all assignments in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Maintain accurate and correct work records for all required functions.
Clean up job sites, using all available tools and equipment; remove debris and trash, properly contain and dispose.
Follow appropriate policies, practices and procedures; utilize proper tools, equipment and methods to safely complete all maintenance tasks; ensure that work performed satisfies safety and workmanship standards.
Ensure and maintain all field equipment and vehicles are in good working order; ensure and maintain the shop areas.
Perform general preventive maintenance on all ground support and small power tool equipment, maintain all tools required to perform maintenance and repairs, and maintain all TAA owned or leased equipment in a clean and proper manner.
Read, review and understand technical manuals, repair manuals, Safety Data Sheets regarding chemical substances and safety related information; training documents; and supply lists.
Ensure that all personnel closely adhere to TAA’s hazardous waste and environmental programs; ensure and use chemicals in accordance with TAA, federal and state laws, and regulations.
Provide responsive and exceptional customer service.
Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.