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. Cuts, trims, edges, seeds, fertilizes, and stripes ball field and leisure turf;Structurally prunes, shapes and maintains urban forest and ground vegetation;Performs minor repairs and adjustments to plumbing and irrigation systems;Operates ride-on equipment and utilizes powered maintenance and construction equipment/tools; Performs operator-level inspections, servicing, maintenance and security of assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;Applies paints, varnish, stains, and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures;Stores, handles, applies and disposes of hazardous materials required to complete work or generated by work assignments;Collects and disposes of trash;Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment;Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and/or vendors;May be assigned to a natural resource park setting, whereby maintenance may include wildlife drinkers, ponds, equestrian, camp facilities, trails, habitat restoration, erosion control, and invasive species;Obtains and maintains AZ Department of Agriculture-Office of Pesticide Management – Certified Applicator license (Category #3-Ornamental and Turf and for some areas also Category 5 –Aquatic). Minimum Qualifications:Six months of experience performing duties in landscape, grounds maintenance, arborist, equipment operator, general handyman or similar duties in a specific skill, craft, vocation, trade or operational area of employment.(Relevant training or education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience)OR:Six months of experience in a Pima County Parks Technician I, Parks Helper, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. 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 experience in landscape maintenance to include use and operation of riding mowers, string trimmers, pruning saws, chain saws, loppers, hand pruners, blowers, and small engine equipment. Minimum three (3) years experience driving vehicles in the work site and on the roadways without restrictions; fork lift certification. Minimum (3) years experience repairing machinery in a farm, factory, or an industrial setting. Minimum one (1) year experience working at a public shooting range. Minimum one (1) year experience in the application of herbicides/pesticides. Minimum one (1) year experience with housekeeping services, cleaning and sanitizes public areas; including ramada areas, tables, benches, and bleachers. Minimum three (3) years experience performing manual labor and the using of hand tools. Possess a Certified Applicator license (Category #3-Ornamental and Turf).