Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III - Peoria, AZ

Company: City of Peoria (AZ)
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

BackParks & Sports Facilities Worker III #25-3389 - Posted 04/30/2025 Peoria, Arizona, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Hiring Range Min $20.29 - Mid $24.83 Work Schedule 5 days per week/8 hours per day Full-time / Part-time Full-time Benefited Yes Closing Date May 18, 2025 Job Description Position Title: Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III
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Love being outdoors and getting your hands dirty? This job is all about keeping our parks and sports fields in top shape! You'll tackle everything from landscaping to turf care to making sure our baseball fields are game-day ready. One day you might be fine-tuning the grass, the next you're helping repair a park bench or prepping for a big weekend tournament. Depending on the role, you might jump into an on-call rotation-yep, even evenings, weekends, or holidays-because the fun doesn't always stick to a 9-5 schedule. If you like variety, teamwork, and making the city look great, we want you on the crew!
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The ideal candidate for this position will be able to:

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• 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.
  
• 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)
  
  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:
  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!
  
  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 or 623-773-7100.
  An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency - Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales. Other Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  Education:
  
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  • High school graduation or equivalency.
    
    Experience:
    
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    • 1-2 years' experience in the same or similar previous positions.
      
      Physical Demands:
      
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      • Exerting 20-50 lbs.
        
        Licenses and Certifications:
        
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        • Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.
          
        • Pesticide/herbicide applicators license within 6 months of hire.
          

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