Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III - Peoria, AZ

City of Peoria (AZ)
$20.29 - $24.82 DOE
United States, Arizona, Peoria
Nov 13, 2024
Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III #25-3239 \| Posted 10/24/2024 Peoria, Arizona Apply for this job now! Hiring Range $20.29 - $24.82 DOE Work Schedule 5 days per week/8 hours per day Full-time / Part-time Full-time Benefited Yes Closing Date 2024-11-24T19:00:00Z Job Description Join Our Team Position Title: Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here. *Tell me more.....* The purpose of this position is to provide general maintenance and repair to City parks and sports facilities. This is accomplished by performing skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance to landscape, baseball fields, and turf. Depending on assignment, this position may require participation on a rotation schedule for on-call, after-hours support, which includes evenings, holidays, and weekends. Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here. The ideal candidate for this position will have: Perform skilled maintenance and repair required for the upkeep of landscape and sports turf areas. Maintain irrigation systems by setting and adjusting irrigation clocks and controls. Makes repairs to irrigation systems. Perform turf maintenance functions that may include fertilizing, aerating, top dressing, mowing, dethatching, and over seeding depending on assignment. Depending on assignment, may perform ball field maintenance, which includes laser leveling, reconditioning mounds, and plate edging to major league specifications. Mix and apply herbicides to athletic fields and special maintenance areas. Perform routine safety inspections and repair of related facility equipment. Inspections include, but are not limited to playground equipment, safety screens, nets, cages, benches, and backstops, depending on assignment. Work in an outdoor environment under extreme weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain) Hiring Range: $20.29 - $24.81 DOE Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered. About Peoria The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria. If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you! Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria We are: P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable 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. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY Other Requirements Requirements: 1 to 2 years of experience High School diploma or equivalent Valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 months Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 7am - 3:30pm. 40 hours/week.