Landscaping Specialist

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Under direct supervision and administrative direction, responsible for the maintenance and repair of Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) owned landscape, irrigation systems, and equipment at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN); provide responsive and exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions:

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

• Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals.

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, repair and alterations of all airfield and landside areas, landscapes, field and irrigation systems; remain in compliance with all FAA regulations and Advisory Circulars, TSA Standards and other applicable regulations.

• Maintain the landscape shop.

• Respond to landscaping emergencies in person in a manner consistent with the nature of the call whether on duty or off duty.

• Manage bee activity.

• Perform mowing, trimming, transplant, plant, sweep, raking, watering, fertilize, mulch, edge, reseed, remove rock, gravel, decomposed granite, install, repair, and troubleshoot irrigation valves and timers.

• Complete all assignments in a safe, timely and efficient manner; maintain accurate and correct work records for all required functions; clean up job sites, using all available tools and equipment; remove debris and trash, properly contain and dispose.

• Follow appropriate policies, practices and procedures; utilize proper tools, equipment and methods to safely complete all maintenance tasks; ensure that work performed satisfies safety and workmanship standards.

• Ensure and maintain all field equipment and vehicles are in good working order; ensure and maintain the shop areas; perform general preventive maintenance on all ground support and small power tool equipment, maintain all tools required to perform maintenance and repairs, and maintain all TAA owned or leased equipment in a clean and proper manner.

• Read, review and understand technical manuals, repair manuals, Safety Data Sheets regarding chemical substances and safety related information; training documents; and supply lists.

• Ensure that all personnel closely adhere to TAA’s hazardous waste and environmental programs; ensure and use chemicals in accordance with TAA, federal and state laws, and regulations.

• Provide responsive and exceptional customer service.

• Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.

The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions. Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.