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City of Peoria, Arizona

Sports Field Maintenance Site Lead

City of Peoria, Arizona, Peoria, Arizona, United States, 85381

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Position Title: Sports Field Maintenance Site Lead

City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department The City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department is seeking interested individuals to provide oversight of parks and sports facility maintenance. Work locations include small neighborhood parks, large community parks, and the Peoria Sports Complex (home to the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres).

Pay Base pay range: $20.35/hr - $20.35/hr

The hiring rate for this position is: $20.35 per hour.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of skilled tasks while inspecting and maintaining athletic fields, grounds, and park amenities, using a variety of specialty tools and equipment.

Assist with the application of drying materials and tarp pulling on fields during inclement weather.

Open, close and secure parks and park facilities.

Maintain regular communication with facility users and team personnel.

Assist with turf maintenance, including resodding, power washing and power brooming edges.

Assist with the reconditioning of fields, including mounds, home plates, base passes, infield edges, etc.

Paint fields, foul lines, and logos.

Ideal Candidate

Is comfortable communicating with patrons, volunteers, vendors, concessionaires, public safety and team personnel, as required.

Is comfortable exercising the necessary supervision of personnel to meet the needs of an activity, event or program with minimal direction.

Is self‑motivated and able to work both individually and with a team with an understanding of common techniques, methods, practices, procedures, use of forms, routines, etc., of an intermediate nature.

Is safety conscious, punctual and a team player with a high work ethic, with the flexibility to act cross‑functionally when the Department’s workload demands.

Is interested in a flexible part‑time schedule, with an estimated 18‑30 hours per week.

Is open to schedules that may vary depending on assignment and could include nights and weekends.

Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Peoria is committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of its citizens. If you are passionate about providing excellent service by anticipating our community’s needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Application Process Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623‑773‑7100.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

6‑12 months of moderate previous experience in the same or similar maintenance position

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire

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