Job Description

Position Title: Sports Field Maintenance Site Lead

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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).

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing a variety of skilled tasks while inspecting and maintaining athletic fields, grounds, and park amenities, using a variety of specialty tools and equipment.
• Assisting with the application of drying materials and tarp pulling on fields during inclement weather.
• Opening, closing and securing parks and park facilities.
• Regular communication with facility users and team personnel.
• Assisting with turf maintenance, including resodding, power washing and power brooming edges.
• Assisting with the reconditioning of fields, including mounds, home plates, base passes, infield edges, etc.
• Painting of fields, foul lines, and logos.

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

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• 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 a Safety conscious, punctual 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.

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

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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 ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Qualifications

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