Trade Specialist

City of Tucson

5d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of relevant experience
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division
Basic Physical pre-employment medical test
100 lb. Lift Test pre-employment medical test

Nice To Haves

Trade School or Trade Certificate
Two (2) years of welding, carpentry, masonry, cement mixer, and power equipment operation.
Class B Commercial Driver License must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire/prior to completion of probationary period and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

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.