Sports Field Grounds Crew

City of Peoria (AZ) • Peoria, AZ

87d • $16

About The Position

The City of Peoria seeks to hire multiple people for our Sports Field Grounds Crew in the Parks and Recreation department to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the reconditioning of baseball fields and turf maintenance, while assisting with the maintenance of facilities and grounds during various events and activities throughout the year. This is accomplished by assisting higher-level maintenance staff with the preparation and maintenance of baseball fields, grounds, and related facilities.

Requirements

• Previous experience is preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Interested in learning more about parks and sports field groundskeeping.
• Interested in a flexible, part-time schedule with an estimated 20-25 hours per week.
• Open to schedules that vary depending on assignment and could include nights and weekends.
• A safety conscious, punctual team player with a high work ethic.
• Comfortable and able to execute essential functions in high-traffic public use areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain baseball fields, bullpens and related facilities utilizing a variety of hand and power tools, including edgers and weed eaters.
• Assist with turf maintenance, including resodding, power washing and power brooming edges.
• Assist with reconditioning of fields, including mounds, home plates, base passes, infield edges, replacing bases and base anchors and hauling materials.
• Perform painting of field, foul lines and logos.
• Assist with the application of drying materials and tarp pulling on fields during inclement weather.
• Provide general maintenance, which includes raking leaves, cleaning walks and litter control around fields, buildings and grounds.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support