Tucson Electric Power Company Looking for Landscaper at Tucson, AZ  Full Time

, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Our culture is rooted in that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Job Description – Landscaper

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 433,000 customers in Southern Arizona. We provide the energy behind Tucson’s economy. We also embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the community we have served since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable service. Our culture is rooted in shared core values and shaped by a team of innovative, dedicated and engaged professionals who power our vision and make a difference every day.

Date Posted: January 16, 2023

Date Expires: January 30, 2023

Testing Date: Week of February 6, 2023 (You will be notified of the time)

Interview Date: Week of February 13, 2023 (You will be notified of the time)

A vacancy exists for the position of Landscaper in the Landscaping Department. Please see the attached job description and outline for the interview.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $16.64 per hour, progressing to the thereafter rate of $19.37 after successful completion of training program and satisfactorily passing your Herbicide license.

Normal Minimum Requirements:

• Must have basic knowledge of landscape and maintenance service
• Must be able to pass a competency-based test to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and landscaping maintenance qualifications
• Must be able to operate power tools, chain saws, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, and mowing tractors
• Must have basic knowledge of fertilizer and herbicides
• Must be able to pass State test to obtain herbicide license within six months of hire
• Possess a valid, up-to-date driver’s license
• Ability physically bend, stoop, and lift up to 50lbs for extended periods of time
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers and customers maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and in inclement weather
• Ability to work in a manner that prevents injury
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

*PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, a Resume must be submitted, enumerating qualifications and skills.

There will be a two-part testing procedure required for this position. The first step is a written technical exam followed by a behavioral based interview. Each step of the process must be passed in order to progress to the next step.

We are providing a study outline to prepare for both the technical skills exam and the core competency interview. The outline is designed to maximize test results by centralizing study times in the areas listed below:

Written Technical Exam

The technical exam is a multiple choice test that evaluates the applicant’s knowledge of the following categories:

• Functional working knowledge of herbicides and pesticides
• Units of measure
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Basic General Safety Rules
• Basic Algebra
• OSHA Regulations: Employee and employer responsibilities

Applicants will be scheduled to take the exam at a designated location. Applicants will have a 2-hour time limit to complete the test and must score an 85% or higher to proceed to the physical assessment portion of the evaluation.

Behavioral Based Interview

The interview is a behavioral based interview incorporating our Core Competencies. In this process we believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior and more recent behavior is a better predictor of future behavior than older behavior, and that long-standing trends are better predictors of behavior than isolated incidents. We therefore have patterned the questions during the interview to solicit behavior patterns that indicate with high predictability whether the candidate can perform the job as required. This type of interview is different than those that you may have taken in the past.

Core Competency Outline

1. Considers the financial implications for each decision you make.
2. Demonstrates an understanding of the cost pressures inherent within our business and is able and willing to take action accordingly.
3. Seeks out new learning opportunities as well as sharing, identifying and acting on lessons learned from successes and failures.
4. Sincerely, willingly and continuously reaffirms key goals or values.
5. Helps detect and resolve team breakdowns resulting from change.
6. Learns and develops new skills or behaviors to adapt to constant, sometimes turbulent change.
7. Shows a willingness to take calculated risks to accomplish project deliverables.
8. Shows flexibility with current procedures to effectively achieve a business result for a customer.
9. Improves performance by applying concepts from other situations to a new situation.
10. Is determined to succeed and maintains focus in the face of the challenges.
11. Be able to discuss the Core Competencies.

Financial Intelligence

Possesses financial understanding and demonstrates the ability to foster and lead cost efficient initiatives without sacrificing quality or core values.

Develops People and Self

Views people, their knowledge, and capabilities as the organization’s core assets. Supports the structures and policies that encourage employees to continuously seek improvement. Creates development possibilities for self and others.

Effectively Manages Change

Accepts and successfully adapts to change. Helps others adapt and remain effective.

Results Oriented

Is willing and able to be competitive and take risks in growing the organization’s profitability, while holding self and others accountable. Seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results. Personally strives for excellence in performance by surpassing established standards. “Under promises and over delivers.”

Position Description:

This job classification provides service for the landscape and utility maintenance work group.

Position-Related Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleanup work, yard and site maintenance. Tree trimming, plant cultivation and care, some of which will be in close proximity to energized electrical equipment.
• Able to operate all automotive equipment including one-ton pickup truck with trailers, mower tractor, power graffiti equipment, power paint equipment. Also expected to operate small power tools such as hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chain saw, spray power pack, plus a variety of hand tools will be required to do roof patch work. Ability to repair fences, gates and doors.
• Knowledge of irrigation drip systems and timers.
• Respond to customer inquiries, job orders, and resolution of these inquiries.
• Storage, use and purchasing of herbicides, insecticides and basic maintenance supplies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Herbicide license.
• Perform monthly substation safety inspections.
• Inspect all substation HVAC. Replace window HVAC units when necessary in substations.
• Perform general maintenance, repair of fencing, gates and buildings within substation boundaries.
• Ability to perform bee removal duties.
• Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Company policies and procedures effecting Landscape and Utility Maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable landscape and utility maintenance requirements, TEP utility services.
• Technical skills pertaining to duties of the work group.
• Must be able to obtain an Arizona State Herbicide License.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Pay Rate: 16.64

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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