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Parks Coordinator I Parks & Recreation

Pima County


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 31
Posted: 24 October 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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:


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 departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.


  • 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: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and 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 drivers license is required at the time of application.ValidAZdrivers 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 applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D drivers license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.A valid Arizona commercial drivers 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 apost-job offer physicaland/or drug 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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