ERS ~ City of Peoria ~ Parks and Sports Facility Worker III
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|   Date:        |   October 28th, 2024 | 
|   Position: |   Parks and Sports Facility Worker III | 
|   Facility: |   City of Peoria, AZ | 
|   Duties: |   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   be able to: · 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) | 
|   Salary: |   $20.29 - $24.81 Depending On Experience | 
|   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 | 
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|   Submit Resume: |   Candidates may apply online at: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/jobs | 
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