Sports Field Maintenance Site Lead

City of Peoria (AZ) • Peoria, AZ

93d • $20

About The Position

The City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department is seeking interested individuals to provide oversight of parks and sports facility maintenance. Work locations include small neighborhood parks, large community parks and the Peoria Sports Complex (home to the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6-12 months of moderate previous experience in the same or similar maintenance position.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable communicating with patrons, volunteers, vendors, concessionaires, public safety and team personnel.
• Ability to exercise necessary supervision of personnel to meet the needs of an activity, event or program with minimal direction.
• Self-motivated and able to work both individually and with a team.
• Safety conscious, punctual team player with a high work ethic.
• Flexibility to act cross-functionally when the Department's workload demands.
• Interest in a flexible part-time schedule, with an estimated 18-30 hours per week.
• Open to schedules that may vary depending on assignment and could include nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of skilled tasks while inspecting and maintaining athletic fields, grounds, and park amenities, using a variety of specialty tools and equipment.
• Assisting with the application of drying materials and tarp pulling on fields during inclement weather.
• Opening, closing and securing parks and park facilities.
• Regular communication with facility users and team personnel.
• Assisting with turf maintenance, including resodding, power washing and power brooming edges.
• Assisting with the reconditioning of fields, including mounds, home plates, base passes, infield edges, etc.
• Painting of fields, foul lines, and logos.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $20.35 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a community recognized for its quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED