Two years journey-level experienc e in landscape, turf, or building maintenance.
OR:
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.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted)
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 : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
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 with 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 fe
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Additional Information
Job Description Summary
Department - Facilities Management Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5798 - Trades Maintenance Specialist I
Salary Grade: 6
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $21.12 - $24.81 Per Hour
Pay Range: $21.12 - $28.50 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 05/15/2026.
Pima County Facilites Management Department is looking for two Trades Maintenance Specialist I to join their team. 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.
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.
Pimacounty · Tucson, AZ