Parks Coordinator
Parks Coordinator
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Job Description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Parks Coordinator
Recreation Services Department
Hiring Pay Range: $25.01 to $31.26
Pay Grade: 109
Full Pay Range: $25.01 to $37.51
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Deadline to Apply: 07/02/2025
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching.
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Recreation Services Maintenance Supervisor performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of grounds facilities and parks that are part of the Recreation Services Department. Assigns supervises and reviews work of subordinates.
Essential Duties:
- Supervises the use and maintenance operations of recreation facilities equipment and materials; inspects facilities and grounds and identifies conditions needing repair or maintenance; produces work orders and maintains administrative records.
- Responsible for setting up/ coordination preparations of all athletic fields for tournament and league use.
- Works along seasonal and full-time employees in the maintenance and care of the City parks facilities and recreation facilities
- Helps to set short and long term maintenance and care schedules for the park and recreation systems that includes City Parks Facilities Lakes grounds and equipment
- Schedules and supervises all seasonal parks maintenance workers
- Helps to set priorities and organizes resources including personnel equipment and materials to accomplish maintenance and schedules
- Manages and supervises seasonal staff including hiring
- Trains new hires and current employees in safe maintenance and operation standards
- Oversees daily maintenance operations with on-site inspections
- Ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed in the operation of equipment and the handling of chemicals and materials
- Obtains cost information and prepares requisitions for materials and supplies
- Schedules equipment for regular preventive maintenance
- Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints. Helps to pick up trash debris and tree limbs; trims bushes trees and shrubs
- Maintains lawns and flower beds in a trimmed weed free manner
- Cleans mops and sanitizes public restrooms; restocks paper towels toilet paper and soap as necessary; cleans up and tears down after events.
- Performs minor and preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of assigned equipment
- Maintains irrigation systems
- Sweeps sidewalks and parking lots
- Performs snow removal duties; rakes weeds and grass; ensures trash is disposed of properly
- Sets up equipment for special events
- Performs safety inspections on recreational facilities and equipment
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum three (3) years previous experience in general maintenance landscape and construction experience required. Minimum two (2) years previous experience in athletic sports field preparations for practices games and tournaments.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Licensing Certification and Other Requirements
Must possess valid a valid driver license upon hire. Must possess a Arizona Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or obtain within 6 months of hire date. Must possess a Arizona Pesticide Applicators Certification in the Turf and Ornamental category or obtain within 12 months of hire date. Position is primarily Tuesday through Saturday with potential of Monday through Friday during the off season. Night evening weekend and split shifts may be required.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic grounds and landscaping maintenance practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of machinery equipment and tools necessary for the maintenance of parks and facilities.
- Knowledge of athletic field preparations for practices games and tournaments.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Knowledge of operation of a variety of heavy and light equipment and vehicles.
- Skill in performing grounds/facilities maintenance and landscaping tasks.
- Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Skill in using hand and power tools to maintain/repair buildings and facilities.
- Skill in following oral and written instructions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public and City employees contacted in the course of work.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions:
- Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed.
- Sufficient to clearly concisely and effectively communicate in person over the radio and by telephone.
- Must possess ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time perform repetitive lifting climbing ladders stooping bending and twisting and capable of lifting 60 pounds frequently with a maximum of 100 pounds.
- Job hazards present may include adverse weather conditions confined space high traffic areas exposure to raw sewage chemicals rotating equipment noise high-medium-low voltage and other potentially hazardous environments.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 303
Prescott AZ 86301
Website:
Phone: / Fax:
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
