Parks and Recreation Maintenance Associate III

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 to 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.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Schedule:

Standard schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend assignments required as needed.

Expected Hiring Range: $19.12 - $23.42 per hour

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

Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.73 per hour

• Leads assigned staff; provides service to internal and external customers.
• Maintains park grounds including mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation system upkeep, and pest control.
• Tracks and manages work orders, workflow, materials and supplies.
• Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance and/or landscaping tasks.
• Operates heavy equipment such as mowers and utility vehicles safely and efficiently. Participates in seasonal outdoor maintenance tasks.
• Inspects cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems.
• Calls, clears and documents Blue Stake.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training.
• Over three years of experience as a groundskeeper, landscaper, grounds maintenance specialist, or in a directly 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.

• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must pass a 50-pound lift test.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and audiogram.
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.
• One of the following certifications within six (6) months within hire date:
  Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Arborist, AFO Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator or Arizona Certified Pesticide Applicator.
• CPR, First Aide, AED certifications within six (6) months of hire date.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at  Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This recruitment will close on 02/23/2026.

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

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

Human Resources Staff Contact

Krista Devlin /  / kdevlin

For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at  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.