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

Application Deadline:August 2, 2026Salary Range:Min $21.46 - Mid $23.46 - Max $26.83To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.Department:Parks and RecreationMinimum Requirements:Education:High School Diploma or EquivalentExperience: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 poundsHourly Rate: $21.46Tell 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 VisionArizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Paid Arizona Sick LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramRio Vista Gym MembershipWellness ProgramFlex Spending AccountTo view the full job description, work environment and physical demands click here.About PeoriaThe 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 PeoriaWe are PEORIA!Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, AccountableApplication 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Peoria