Sports Field Maintenance Crew - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Sports Field Maintenance Crew

Hourly Rate: $17.54

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The City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department is seeking interested individuals to fill various field maintenance positions with our Neighborhood Parks team, Community Parks team and/or Peoria Sports Complex (home of the Seattle Mariners & San Diego Padres). Positions range in required experience levels from entry-level to skilled. Depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience level, individuals in this position will perform a variety of tasks related to the preparation of professional baseball fields and turf maintenance.

Based on a candidate's experience level, specific tasks may include:

• Preparing and maintaining professional baseball fields, and related facilities and amenities utilizing a variety of hand and power tools, including edgers and weed eaters.
• Assisting with reconditioning of fields, including mounds, home plates, bases passes, infield edges, etc.
• Painting of field, foul lines and logos.
• Providing general maintenance, including raking leaves, cleaning dugouts and litter control.
• Assisting with the application of drying materials.
• Facilitating the infield tarp pulling during inclement weather.
• Facility cleaning.

The ideal candidate for this position will have: / Key Responsibilities:

• A basic understanding of common field maintenance methods, practices, and use of written forms and routines of a basic nature.
• The ability to communicate with facility users and team personnel when needed, and feel comfortable doing so.
• An interest in a flexible, part-time schedule with an estimated 20-25 hours per week.
• The flexibility to be open to schedules that vary depending on assignment and could include nights and weekends.
• A safety conscious mindset and understands the importance of being a punctual team player with a high work ethic.
• The ability to execute assigned essential functions in high-traffic public use areas is comfortable in doing so.
• The ability to work both individually, with a team and is self-motivated.
• The understanding that while field and turf maintenance will be the primary focus, there will be times where it is necessary to act cross-functionally when the Division's workload demands.

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!

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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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience in the same or similar

Licenses and Certifications:

• Arizona Driver's License