Parks & Recreation Groundskeeper - Peoria, AZ

Parks & Recreation Groundskeeper

The City of Peoria seeks to hire a Groundskeeper in the Parks and Recreation department to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the reconditioning of baseball fields and turf maintenance, while assisting with the maintenance of facilities and grounds during various events and activities throughout the year. This is accomplished by assisting higher-level maintenance staff with the preparation and maintenance of baseball fields, grounds, and related facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and maintain baseball fields, bullpens and related facilities utilizing a variety of hand and power tools, including edgers and weed eaters.
• Assist with turf maintenance, including resodding, power washing and power brooming edges.
• Assist with reconditioning of fields, including mounds, home plates, base passes, infield edges, replacing bases and base anchors and hauling materials.
• Perform painting of field, foul lines and logos.
• Assist with the application of drying materials and tarp pulling on fields during inclement weather.
• Provide general maintenance, which includes raking leaves, cleaning walks and littler control around fields, buildings and grounds.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies, as needed.

The hiring rate for this position is $16.29 per hour.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Interested in learning more about parks and sports field groundskeeping.
• Interested in a flexible, part-time schedule with an estimated 20-25 hours per week.
• Open to schedules that vary depending on assignment and could include nights and weekends.
• A safety conscious, punctual team player with a high work ethic.
• Comfortable and able to execute essential functions in high-traffic public use areas.

Why 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 community needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies through 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 RECRUITMENT PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV or 623-773-7100.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience is preferred, but not required.