Parks Maintenance Worker

Salary: $24.65 Hourly
Location : Avondale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Parks, Recreation & Libraries
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Job Description
The City of Avondale is accepting applications for Parks Maintenance Worker in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department.

Provides general maintenance and repair to City parks and sports fields. The duties of the Parks Maintenance Worker will include, but are not limited to, irrigation system maintenance, daily restroom cleaning and stocking, trimming of trees and bushes, turf maintenance including over-seeding, fertilizing, and top dressing, playground cleaning and ongoing maintenance, picnic shelter cleaning and upkeep, trash, and debris removal. The Parks Maintenance Worker's main goal is to ensure all park elements are in working order and to provide a safe, clean environment for all park visitors. The Parks Maintenance Worker will assist the Parks Maintenance Lead with any other assigned duties.


This position may require participation in a rotational schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The schedule will be Sunday-Thursday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM. The schedule is subject to change.

Essential Functions


Ensures irrigation systems are properly operating to provide effective watering to City Parks. The incumbent installs, troubleshoots, and repairs various types and models of irrigation controllers, including electrical troubleshooting of all systems, such as transient protection boards, step-down transformers, and system wires.

Assists with field and park preparation and maintenance using dragging, lining, and upkeep of infields.

Performs skilled maintenance and repairs required for the upkeep of playgrounds, picnic shelters, irrigation systems, landscaping, and sports turf.

Maintains sports turf; aerates, fertilizes, and seeds turf areas. Sets up proper watering systems for seasonal turf. Assists with storage of equipment and supplies.

Operate landscape equipment, such as mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, chippers, hedge trimmers, spreaders, backpack sprayers, sod cutters, utility vehicles, tractors, aerators, etc. Utilize small tools and equipment for basic maintenance and irrigation repairs.

Assists the Parks Maintenance Lead in park projects, training staff and working with outside contractors.

Daily cleaning, maintenance, and stocking of park restrooms.

Performs other duties as assigned.


Please click on the Class Specification link t o view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications


High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.

Three (3) years of experience working in parks maintenance or a related field.

A valid Arizona Driver's License is required.

Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon hire.
The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details! For additional information, visit our
01


Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High school or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02


Do you have three years of experience in parks maintenance or a related field (e.g., landscaping/groundskeeping, facilities maintenance, janitorial/custodial work, or customer service)?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid Arizona Driver's License or the ability to obtain one at time of hire?

• Yes
• No

04


I understand that I must be able to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification upon hire.

• Yes
• No

05


Please select all certifications and/or licenses that you currently hold. Please list and/or attach your certification(s), if applicable.

• Arborist
• Backflow Prevention Assembly
• Certified Irrigation
• Certification in Turf
• CPR First Aid
• Irrigation Technician (ACIT)
• Irrigation License
• Landscape Professional (ACLP)
• OSHA-10
• Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
• Pesticide Applicators
• Prevention Assembly
• State Landscape
• Spray License
• Smart Scape
• Turf Maintenance/Management
• None of the above

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