This position is located at Pioneer Community Park – an 83-acre park located near the southeast corner of 83rd Ave and Olive Ave in Peoria. The park features many amenities for Peoria residents and their families including baseball fields and multi-purpose fields, a dog park, and a 5-acre urban lake stocked with fish. The purpose of this position is to perform oversight of the park and facilities, including the maintenance and inspection of athletic fields, grounds, facility security and park amenities.

The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• A team player with strong communication skills
• A good working knowledge of maintaining sports/baseball field specifications, common and uncommon techniques, methods, practices, procedures
• Assist in the performance of turf maintenance functions that may include fertilizing, aerating, top dressing, mowing, dethatching, and over seeding depending on assignment.
• Be comfortable working in an outdoor environment under extreme weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain)
• Self-motivated and able to work both individually and with a team
• Sports Complex field maintenance will be the main focus, there will be cross-training and team support opportunities within the department when necessary

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)
• Paid Arizona Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rio Vista Gym Membership
• Wellness Program
• Diversity Program
• Flex Spending Account

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Graduation or Equivalency
• Experience: 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.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Certifications & Other Requirements: Valid Arizona Class “D” Driver’s License upon hire