Parks Coordinator I - Parks & Recreation

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Parks Coordinator I to oversee outdoor installations, design, repairs, and retrofitting across Parks & Recreation locations. The role requires leading staff on concrete, fencing, earthwork, tree work, welding, and CDL- related tasks, with outdoor work about 90% of the time.

Hours are Mon-Fri, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. A Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement is required, and applicants must be able to operate CDL vehicles and heavy equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Five years of journey-level parks/recreation experience or substitution with education.
• Two years as Parks Specialist I/II with Pima County.
• Documentation of education and work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities, equipment, and systems at parks sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance of park grounds and irrigation.
• Operate tools and equipment; CDL may be required depending on assignment.
• Prepare reports on daily operations and project status.
• Lead Parks staff and volunteers on maintenance or projects.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of park amenities.

Skills

Concrete work

Heavy equipment operation

Fencing installation

Tree pruning

Welding

CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Supervisory experience

OSHA/ADOSH/AZDOT compliance

Excel familiarity

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Parks & Recreation Job Description Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5614 - Parks Coordinator I Salary Grade: 10 Pay Range Hiring Range: $25.90 - $31.07 Per Hour Pay Range: $25.90 - $36.24 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. Be a part of a team that keeps Pima County Parks clean and safe.

As the Parks Coordinator I you will assume the trades construction role responsible for all outdoor installations, design, repairs and retrofitting jobs at all Parks & Recreation locations. In this position, you will lead and guide staff working on concrete, fencing, earth work, tree trimming & removal, light welding, driving CDL type vehicles and hauling heavy equipment. All skills mentioned are required to make repairs on any facility located within park property to include plan review, design and overseeing major internal projects. Selected candidate must have a willingness to work in the elements and can expect to be outdoors at least 90% of the time while on duty. The hours for this position will be Mon-Fri, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement Required.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the skilled operational and preventive maintenance of complex facilities, equipment and or systems
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance of park grounds, complex facilities, irrigation systems, and equipment
• Operates a variety of tools and specialized equipment which may require possession of a CDL depending on assignment
• Performs quality control analysis on equipment, supported systems, turf management, ball field preparation, and all other park assets contained in assigned property
• Assists with the setup and maintenance of park amenities such as fencing, trails, and recreational facilities
• Leads, delegates, supervises Parks Specialists I and II, Parks Technicians I and II, and volunteer staff with maintenance or project activities
• Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported vehicles, equipment and systems
• Prepares oral and written reports related to daily operations and project status
• Supports contractor activities by reporting on-site observations to supervisors
• May assist in natural resource areas with tasks such as leading and training team members in skilled maintenance in environmentally sensitive locations, historic restoration, fencing, equestrian complex, camping facilities, ponds, trails, adobe buildings, habitat restoration, erosion control and invasive species

Minimum Qualifications

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 at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: Two years of experience with Pima County as a Parks Specialist I or II. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience in the construction areas of grading, forming, pouring, and finishing concrete
• Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience in the loading, securing, transport, and field use of heavy equipment to excavate, trench, and grade
• Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience in the install of commercial type fencing (including chain link, field, wildlife, and bollards)
• Experience in large tree pruning and complete removal
• Experience with basic welding projects
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience
• Experience with/knowledge of training in OSHA, ADOSH, and AZDOT regulations and compliance
• Experience with using a computer utilizing e-mail, Excel spreadsheets, work order documents, and reports as needed

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver's license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Some positions require AZ Department of Agriculture-Office of Pesticide Management – Certified Applicator license (Core and Category #3-Ornamental and Turf) at the time of appointment or must obtain prior to completion of initial/promotional probation period (6-months).

Special Notice Items

Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements, including drug and alcohol testing. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity - simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio; Vision/Other: operate motor vehicle, operate machinery, distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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