Parks Site Lead - ACA Benefitted (40 hours/week)

Sports Complex Field Operations - ACA Benefited (40 hours)

This position is located at the Peoria Sports Complex - home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners Major League baseball clubs for spring training and year-round player development. This thirteen-field, multi-faceted sporting complex hosts numerous tournaments and events throughout the year. The purpose of this position is to perform skilled repair and maintenance to professional baseball fields, landscape and turf areas. This position will be responsible for motivating small work teams for routine baseball maintenance practices and overseeing the facility on weekends and evenings when necessary. Depending on inclement weather and field scheduling, this position may require participation on a rotational schedule for after-hours support, which may include evenings, holidays and weekends. Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned.

The hiring rate for this position is $20.86/hour.

The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• A team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of maintaining sports/baseball field specifications, common and uncommon techniques, methods, practices and procedures.
• Able to assist in the performance of turf maintenance functions that may include fertilizing, aerating, top dressing, mowing, dethatching and over seeding, depending on assignment.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment, under extreme weather conditions (Heat, Cold and Rain)
• Self-motivated and able to work both individually and within a team.

ACA Benefits include:

• Major Medical, Dental and Vision
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid Arizona Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rio Vista Gym Membership
• Wellness Program
• Diversity Program
• Outdoor Walking/Running Trail
• Flex Spending Account

Thank you for your interest in continuing your career with the City of Peoria!

We are:

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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.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High School Graduation or equivalency
• Experience: 6-12 months' experience. Limited previous experience required in the same or similar positions. The job requires a basic understanding of common methods, practices, and use of forms and routines of a basic nature.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift to 50 pounds
• Certifications & Other Requirements: Valid Arizona Class "D" Driver's License upon hire