Parks Technician I - Conservation Lands & Resources
About The Position
Pima County’s Conservation Lands & Resources Department is seeking a highly motivated and hard-working individual to fill a position as Park Technician I. This position will work within the Parks and Trails Division of Conservation Lands & Resources supporting Pima County’s commitment to conservation. This role will be part of a team that delivers maintenance, construction, campground operations, and restoration projects within Tucson Mountain Park. The Park Technician I is field-oriented, often in remote areas, with exposure to extreme summer temperatures and cold winter temperatures and requires the candidate to be in excellent physical condition. This is primarily a manual labor position requiring the ability to lift heavy loads; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, and cold; safely wear required safety clothing and equipment; and ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites. On assigned projects, the extended use of hand tools such as shovels, pickaxes, digging bars, and rakes is required. Invasive species work requires the candidate to mechanically remove or apply chemicals to combat invasive species, and work where venomous animals may be encountered.
Requirements
- Six months of experience performing duties in landscape, grounds maintenance, arborist, equipment operator, general handyman or similar duties in a specific skill, craft, vocation, trade or operational area of employment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
- OR: Three months of experience within Pima County as a Parks Helper or other helper level position.
- Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
- Valid driver license is required at time of application.
- Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
- The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
- Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum six (6) months experience performing duties in landscape, grounds maintenance, arborist, equipment operator or similar duties in a specific skill, craft, vocation, trade or operational area of employment.
- Minimum six (6) months experience in trails design, construction or maintenance.
- Minimum six (6) months experience with the loading, securing, transport, and field use of equipment, UTVs/ATVs, and a variety of trailers.
- Minimum six (6) months experience working near roadways.
Responsibilities
- Cuts, trims, edges, seeds, fertilizes, stripes ball field and leisure turf
- Structurally prunes, shapes and maintains urban forest and ground vegetation
- Performs minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing and irrigation systems
- Operates ride-on equipment and utilizes powered maintenance and construction equipment/tools
- Performs operator-level inspections, servicing, maintenance and security of assigned tools, equipment and vehicles
- Applies paints, varnish, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures
- Stores, handles, applies and disposes of hazardous materials required to complete work or generated by work assignments
- Collection and disposal of trash
- Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment
- Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and/or vendors
- Some positions may be assigned to a natural resource park setting, whereby, maintenance may include wildlife drinkers, ponds, equestrian, camp facilities, trails, habitat restoration, erosion control and invasive species.
Benefits
- Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
- Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
- Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
