Parks Maintenance Associate III

Town of Marana; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Marana is seeking a Maintenance Associate III to join the Parks and Recreation Department in a full-time role. This position supports day-to-day operations, maintenance of town facilities and equipment, and ensures safety standards are followed.

On-call duties may be required on weekends and holidays. A competitive benefits package is offered. Placement within the hiring range depends on experience, equity, and budget.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training.
• Over three years’ experience in a related field.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 50-pound lift test.
• Valid Arizona driver license and ability to pass motor vehicle record check.
• Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator (or must obtain within 6 months).
• One of the following certifications within 6 months of hire: Certified Playground Safety Inspector; Certified Arborist; AFO Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator or Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator; First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned staff; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Tracks and manages work orders, workflow, materials and supplies.
• Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance and/or landscaping tasks.
• Inspects cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems.
• Performs work duties and operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Call, clear and document Blue Stake.

Skills

Staff leadership

Maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or GED + 6 months training

Job description

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Maintenance Associate III to work in the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a full-time position and is critical for the day-to-day operations of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will perform a variety of maintenance work, which contributes to the upkeep, care and maintenance of the Town’s infrastructure.

Schedule and Availability:

On-call duties, weekends and holidays may be assigned based on operational needs.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package, which can be viewed at https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation.

Expected Hiring Range:

$20.08 - $24.59

Salary Range:

$20.08 - $29.11

Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

• Leads assigned staff; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Tracks and manages work orders, workflow, materials and supplies.
• Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance and/or landscaping tasks.
• Inspects cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems.
• Performs work duties and operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Call, clear and document Blue Stake.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training.
• Over three years’ experience in a related field.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 50-pound lift test
• Valid Arizona driver license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle record check
• Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator (or must obtain within 6 months)
• One of the following certifications within 6 months of hire:
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector
  • Certified Arborist
  • AFO Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator or Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator (depending on position requirement)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification (depending on position requirement)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Over three years’ experience in commercial or residential landscaping, commercial or custodial manual labor.

This recruitment will close on 11/18/2026.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph [phone] / fx [phone]

QUESTIONS?

Human Resources Staff Contact:

Marie McClure | [e-mail] | [phone]

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.