History of Safford :
The City of Safford was originally a village in the Arizona Territory. About the winter of 1873-74 a small party of hardy pioneers, who had been for a number of years making an effort to develop water at Gila Bend, and having their dams and canals washed away by the high water, and crops drying out in the consequence, concluded to try anew in the Valley of the Pueblo Viejo, (Old Town), as the whole valley was then known.
The pioneers made their first camp on the bank of the river near here, on land owned by the Chiricahua Cattle Company. Having been joined by a few others, they laid out the present town site under the town site laws of the United States. The town site was surveyed by C.M. Ritter during the closing days of 1874. The early settlers constructed a few crude buildings as a commencement of a town.
Category: Job Openings Status: Open Full Time/Non Exempt Salary: Pay Range: $16.75-$18.84 Posted: February 15, 2023 4:00 PM Closing: Open Until Filled SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and duties in…
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Read More »Summary: Lifeguards assist the Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager with the overall daily operation of the City swimming. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a singular tiered position that reports directly to the Pool Manager or…
Read More »Summary: Lifeguards assist the Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager with the overall daily operation of the City swimming. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a singular tiered position that reports directly to the Pool Manager or…
Read More »Solid Waste Collector SUMMARY: Under general supervision, drives and operates solid waste trucks in the collection, loading, hauling and dumping of refuse. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS: Solid Waste Collectors are an important part of the…
Read More »The City of Safford is teaming up with Graham County, the Town of Thatcher and the Town of Pima for Community Pride Days! On February 23, 24, and 25, 2023 residents will be permitted one free load of residential trash to the Safford Landfill. View…
Read More »SUMMARY: Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates the City’s landscape and general maintenance of City parks, cemetery and grounds. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS: This is the first line supervision for park maintenance…
Read More »Building Inspector/Neighborhood Officer Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of general residential and commercial building inspection work in compliance with municipal and adopted building codes, electrical, mechanical,…
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Read More »Summary: Under general supervision, this position reports directly to the Business Services Administrator. Primary functions include performing daily, weekly, monthly and yearly operations to assure business services such as utility revenue and…
Read More »1ST – 4TH Grade Co-Ed Sign-ups at the City of Safford Annex Building 11/16/22 – 12/08/22 M-TH 7am-6pm 808 South 8th Avenue $15 per player Cash or Check only Season runs January 14th – February 11th Practice Schedule…
Read More »Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of general residential and commercial building inspection work in compliance with municipal and adopted building codes, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance and public…
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