Public Works Maintenance Associate II

Town Of Marana

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.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Maintenance Associate II to work at the Marana Regional Airport of the Public Works Department. This is a new full-time position and represents an exciting opportunity for someone interested in joining a team at a location poised for significant improvements and growth in the coming years. The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits. Expected Hiring Range: $19.12/hour – $23.42/hour. Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity, and/or budget. Salary Range: $19.12/hour - $27.73/hour.

Examples Of Duties

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the airport facilities, lighting, and signage systems, and light replacement.
• Operates equipment and/or machinery, including trucks, tractor mower, power tools, and ground maintenance equipment.
• Assists in daily inspections of all airport safety, security, and operational areas and equipment, including runway and taxiways, airfield lighting, parking aprons, hangars, terminal buildings, fuel storage areas, and perimeter fences and gates for compliance with Federal, State, and local airport rules and regulations.
• Maintains perimeter gates, fences, and landscaping.
• Responds to and assists during facility equipment failure, airfield navigational aids, airfield lighting failures, building/structure emergencies, pavement failures, hazardous incidents, and related emergency situations.
• Performs custodial work or general labor as required and assigned; picks up litter from premises; locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for special events.
• On-call work rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Over one (1) year of experience in general maintenance.
• Valid Arizona driver license.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical, including an audiogram and pass a 50-pound lift test.
• Complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

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

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online. 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. Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 04/28/2026. To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 04/27/2026. Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process. 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.