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

Application Deadline: August 2, 2026 Salary Range: Min $21.46 - Mid $23.46 - Max $26.83 To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here. Department: Parks and Recreation Minimum Requirements: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: 3-6 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. Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements: Valid AZ Driver’s License required upon hire. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Hourly Rate: $21.46 Tell me more….. 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 rotation schedule for after-hours support, which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends. Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate for this position: A team player with strong communication skills. A good working knowledge of maintaining sports/baseball field specifications, common and uncommon techniques, methods, practices and procedures. 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, Rain). Self-motivated and able to work both individually and within a team. Peoria offers a benefit package for this position that includes the following: Major Medical, Dental and Vision Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Paid Arizona Sick Leave Employee Assistance Program Rio Vista Gym Membership Wellness Program Flex Spending Account To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands click here. 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! Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria We are PEORIA! Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo. The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents. We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection. Local government is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference. Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service. At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported. Our P.E.O.R.I.A. values define how we serve: Professional Ethical Open Responsive Innovative Accountable Join Peoria. Serve with purpose and ignite your future. Need Help? Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Call: View phone number on click.appcast.io Explore More: Job Descriptions Benefits City Website The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.