Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III - Various Locations
Job Title 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.Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent.One to two years of experience.Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 monthsThe Ideal Candidate for this position will have: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)Benefits Paid Holidays (12 days per year)Paid VacationPaid Sick leavePersonal LeaveBereavement LeaveArizona State Retirement SystemPublic Safety Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation ProgramMajor Medical insuranceEmployer Provided Basic Life Insurance ProgramEmployer Provided Dental InsuranceEmployer Provided Short Term DisabilityEmployer Provided VisionFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Optional Accident InsuranceOptional Critical Illness InsuranceOptional Hospital Indemnity InsuranceOptional Pet PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Assistance ProgramDirect DepositWellness ProgramApplications 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.