Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Landscaping

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•$21 - $28

About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5798 - Trades Maintenance Specialist I Salary Grade: 6 Pay Range Hiring Range: $20.83 - $24.47 Per Hour Pay Range: $20.83 - $28.11 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 03/20/2026. The Trades Maintenance Specialist I leads, participates, or operates independently providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, trouble-shooting, construction, fabrication and preventive maintenance. This position requires technical skills, experience and knowledge in the area of specialization and is accountable for activities, ensuring services or products comply with written procedures, engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, industry standards and statutory codes and requirements. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

Two years journey-level experience in landscape, turf, construction, or building maintenance.
Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Apprentice or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience in building construction, repair, or maintenance.
Minimum two (2) years experience working in landscape construction, turf maintenance, and basic irrigation system installation, repair, or maintenance.
Minimum one (1) year experience in general maintenance of construction-type equipment (front end loader, utility tractor, brush cutter/mower, backhoe, skid steer, forklift, riding trencher, dozer, boom lift, water truck, etc.).
Minimum one (1) year experience in field operation equipment to include trenching, excavation, grading, auguring, boring, transporting job site materials, demolition, dust control, and/or open space mowing, etc.
Minimum one (1) year experience performing basic fence installation (barbwire, chain link, field fence, gates), or concrete and/or adobe construction, or rough carpentry.
Experience using basic computer programs, e-mail, work order documents, and/or reports.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles
Leads fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings
Inspects, services, and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles
Conducts quality-control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance
Inspects, approves, or certifies the work of others, if certified or authorized
Maintains detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems
Prepares oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects
Prepares sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors
Coordinates activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions
Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided
Conducts on-the-job training for employees in the assigned work-unit
Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols
Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment, and materials, especially in sensitive environments (e.g., medical, law enforcement, correctional settings)
Ensures the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implements work-site traffic control procedures
Oversees the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issues.