Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III - Various Locations JR100113

Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 months Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience: One to two years of experience. Licenses And Certifications: Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire. Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 months HIRING RANGE: Min $26.28 - Mid $29.40 DOE Tell me more..... The purpose of this position is to provide general maintenance and repair to City parks and sports facilities. This is accomplished by performing skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance to landscape, baseball fields, and turf. Depending on assignment, this position may require participation on a rotation schedule for on-call, after-hours support, which includes evenings, holidays, and weekends. Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned. The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have Perform skilled maintenance and repair required for the upkeep of landscape and sports turf areas. Maintain irrigation systems by setting and adjusting irrigation clocks and controls. Makes repairs to irrigation systems. Perform turf maintenance functions that may include fertilizing, aerating, top dressing, mowing, dethatching, and over seeding depending on assignment. Depending on assignment, may perform ball field maintenance, which includes laser leveling, reconditioning mounds, and plate edging to major league specifications. Mix and apply herbicides to athletic fields and special maintenance areas. Perform routine safety inspections and repair of related facility equipment. Inspections include, but are not limited to playground equipment, safety screens, nets, cages, benches, and backstops, depending on assignment. Work in an outdoor environment under extreme weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain) Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees. 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! 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. Paid Holidays (12 days per year) Paid Vacation Paid Sick leave Personal Leave Bereavement Leave Benefits Presentation 2026 Arizona State Retirement System Public Safety Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program Major Medical insurance (PDF) Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance Program Optional Voluntary Life Insurance Employer Provided Dental Insurance Employer Provided Short Term Disability Employer Provided Vision (PDF) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Care FSA Overview(FSA) Health Care FSA Carryover Dependent Care FSA Overview Optional Accident Insurance (PDF) Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF) Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF) Optional Pet Plan (PDF) Employee Assistance Program (PDF) Tuition Assistance Program (PDF) Direct Deposit Wellness Program #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Peoria, Arizona