Job Description

Posting number: 202600117

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Aquatic Maintenance Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Trades, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Maintenance

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

The Town of Marana is seeking an Aquatic Maintenance Technician to work in the Parks & Recreation Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on providing a safe environment for area residents and visitors to cool down during the hot summer months. The Aquatic Maintenance Technician will maintain operations and maintenance of the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center (MARC) and all Marana splashpads.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the

Town of Marana Benefits page.

Schedule and Availability:

Aquatic facilities are open seven days a week with some operating seasonally. Schedules may vary with on-call duties being assigned based on operational needs.

Expected Hiring Range: $23.42- $28.69

Salary Range: $23.42 - $33.96

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

Qualifications

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on aquatic facility systems, including pumps, motors, valves, filters, and related components; maintain proper water chemistry and troubleshoot mechanical or operational issues.
• Commute among multiple aquatic sites to complete inspections, chemical checks, and standard maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal pool codes and safety regulations.
• Coordinate seasonal operations, including pool winterization and preparing facilities for seasonal opening and closing.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair aquatic amenities such as slides, splash pads, water features, and play structures.
• Maintain aquatic facility grounds, including cleaning, garbage removal, descaling, and surface upkeep.
• Provide occasional maintenance support for general plumbing tasks within parks and facilities.
• Provide administrative support by forecasting operational needs and life-cycle replacements, prioritizing budget items, and assisting with purchasing equipment and materials.

Supplemental information

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Over three years of experience in a related field.
• Must have an Aquatic Facility Operator certification or equivalent or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

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

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and pass a 50-pound lift test.
• Must complete both the Town of Marana background check and motor vehicle records check.
• Must pass fingerprint clearance background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Over three years of experience in Aquatic Facility operations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. 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 11/11/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 11/10/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES:

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.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION:

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS?

Human Resources Staff Contact:

Marie McClure, HR Generalist | (520) 382 – 1921 | mmcclure@maranaaz.gov

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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.