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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)
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 of experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Arizona Drivers License upon hire
Pesticide/herbicide applicators license within 6 months
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 7am 3:30pm. 40 hours/week.
Hiring Range: $22.88/hour - $27.93/hour DOE
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.
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