Parks Coordinator I - Parks & Recreation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County Parks & Recreation is hiring a Parks Coordinator I to perform trades and construction work for outdoor installations, design, repairs, and retrofitting at Parks & Recreation locations. The coordinator leads and guides staff performing concrete work, fencing, earthwork, tree trimming and removal, light welding, and work involving CDL vehicles and heavy equipment. The role also includes making repairs to facilities on park property, reviewing plans, designing projects, and overseeing major internal projects. The position requires working outdoors in the elements for approximately 90% of duty time. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The position participates in skilled operational and preventive maintenance of park grounds, facilities, irrigation systems, equipment, and other park assets. It may involve work in natural resource areas and environmentally sensitive locations, including historic restoration, habitat restoration, erosion control, and invasive-species work. The employee leads and delegates work to Parks Specialists, Parks Technicians, and volunteers, maintains records, prepares reports, and supports contractor activities. Minimum qualifications are five years of direct journey-level work experience in parks and recreation, landscape management, facility operations, or a related field, with relevant college education and/or experience potentially substitutable; alternatively, two years of experience with Pima County as a Parks Specialist I or II. A valid driver's license is required at application, and an Arizona commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements is required. The posting summary specifies a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.

Requirements

Five years of direct journey-level work experience in parks and recreation, landscape management, facility operations, or a related field as determined by the department head; relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Alternatively, two years of experience with Pima County as a Parks Specialist I or II.
Valid driver's license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver's license at appointment; the posting also requires a valid Arizona Class D license at application or before completion of initial/promotional probation.
Valid Arizona commercial driver's license, Class A, B, or C, with appropriate endorsements; the job summary specifies Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement. Required CDL must be maintained.
Ability to meet applicable Arizona and federal CDL physical standards and submit to drug and alcohol testing.
Must undergo a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review for suitability to operate County vehicles.
Must complete post-offer pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
Must complete a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
Must provide proof of required immunization(s) and/or complete TB screening as specified for the position.
Physical ability to bend, climb, kneel, reach, squat, stoop, grasp, perform fine movements, and frequently lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to hear in noisy areas and over a radio; speak in person, on the phone, and over a radio; operate motor vehicles and machinery; distinguish colors; and demonstrate depth perception and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of journey-level experience grading, forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.
At least two years of journey-level experience loading, securing, transporting, and using heavy equipment in the field to excavate, trench, and grade.
At least two years of journey-level experience installing commercial fencing, including chain link, field, wildlife fencing, and bollards.
Experience in large-tree pruning and complete tree removal.
Experience with basic welding projects.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Experience with or knowledge of training in OSHA, ADOSH, and AZDOT regulations and compliance.
Experience using a computer for email, Excel spreadsheets, work-order documents, and reports.
For some positions, an Arizona Department of Agriculture Office of Pesticide Management Certified Applicator license (Core and Category #3—Ornamental and Turf) at appointment, or ability to obtain it before completion of the six-month initial/promotional probation period.

Responsibilities

Participate in skilled operational and preventive maintenance of complex facilities, equipment, and systems.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance of park grounds, facilities, irrigation systems, and equipment.
Operate tools and specialized equipment, including CDL-regulated vehicles when required by assignment.
Perform quality control analysis on equipment, supported systems, turf management, ball field preparation, and other park assets.
Assist with setup and maintenance of park amenities, including fencing, trails, and recreational facilities.
Lead, delegate, and supervise Parks Specialists I and II, Parks Technicians I and II, and volunteer staff in maintenance and project activities.
Maintain activity, operations, service, and usage records for supported vehicles, equipment, and systems.
Prepare oral and written reports on daily operations and project status.
Support contractor activities by reporting on-site observations to supervisors.
Perform or lead skilled maintenance in natural resource areas and environmentally sensitive locations, including historic restoration, fencing, equestrian complexes, camping facilities, ponds, trails, adobe buildings, habitat restoration, erosion control, and invasive-species work.
Perform outdoor installations, design, repairs, and retrofitting at Parks & Recreation locations.
Review plans, design repairs and projects, and oversee major internal projects.
Lead staff in concrete work, fencing, earthwork, tree trimming and removal, light welding, driving CDL-type vehicles, and hauling heavy equipment.