ERS ~ City of Peoria ~ Parks and Sports Facility Worker III
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| Cactus and Pine GCSA | |
| Employment Referral Service | |
| Date: | March 14th, 2023 |
| Position: | Parks and Sports Facility Worker III |
| Facility: | City of Peoria, AZ |
| Duties: | The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers. The salary shown in the job description is full hiring range for this position. At the City of Peoria, you will be a part of an organization that values employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career building. 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. As well as being a results oriented people person, the successful candidate will also: · 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. · Be comfortable working in an outdoor environment under extreme weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain) |
| Salary: | Hiring Range: $40,560 - $49,608 |
| Benefits: | In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers a comprehensive benefit package to include the following: · Major Medical, Dental and Vision · Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) · Life Insurance · Paid Holidays · Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave · Basic Life Insurance and Optional Voluntary Life Insurance · Deferred Compensation Program · Employee Assistance Program · Tuition Assistance Program · Rio Vista Gym Membership · Wellness Program · Diversity Program · Outdoor Walking/Running Trail · Years of Service Recognition · Partnership for Prevention Program · Flex Spending Account |
| Requirements: | · 1 to 2 years-experience · High School diploma or equivalent · Valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire · Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 months |
| Submit Resume: | Candidates may apply online at: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/jobs |
| Available: | |
| Deadline: | Open until filled |
Carmella Ruggiero
Executive Director
Cactus & Pine, GCSA
4700 E. Thomas Road
Suite 108
Phoenix, AZ 85018
480-609-6778 Office
480-600-3786 Cell
