Park Site Lead - ACA Benefited (40 hours/week) - Peoria, AZ

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Position Title: Park Site Lead (Paloma Community Park)

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This position is located at Paloma Community Park. This multi-faceted sporting complex hosts numerous tournaments and events throughout the year. The purpose of this position is to perform skilled repair and maintenance to baseball fields, landscape and turf areas. This position will be responsible for motivating small work teams for routine baseball maintenance practices and overseeing the facility on weekends and evenings when necessary. Depending on inclement weather and field scheduling this position may require participation on a rotation schedule for after-hours support, which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends. Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned.

ACA Benefits include:

• 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
• Outdoor Walking/Running Trail
• Flex Spending Account

Salary: $20.35 / hour

Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 9am - 5:30pm

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

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

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV OR 623-773-7100.

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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.
• Certifications & Other Requirements: Valid Arizona Class "D" Driver's License upon hire