Community Parks Turf & Irrigation Supervisor

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Arizona State Retirement System

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a Community Parks Supervisor to lead operations across three community parks, overseeing turf, irrigation, and landscape maintenance. The role emphasizes water conservation, budgeting, and staff supervision to ensure safe, high-quality park facilities.

Establish standards, coordinate with shade structures and programs, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and operational planning are essential for success in this municipal role.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years related experience in parks/landscape; broad knowledge of practices, equipment and procedures.
• Arizona Driver's License required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop six Community Park Coordinators with coaching and accountability.
• Oversee operations across approximately 225 acres including turf, landscapes, athletic fields, irrigation, and safety standards.
• Manage ~83 acres of turf with agronomic practices and field prep.
• Oversee water management including ~500 acre-feet annual allocation and conservation opportunities.
• Coordinate with Recreation and Arts & Culture to balance programming and field availability.
• Prepare monthly supervisor reports and budget projections; monitor work orders and asset condition.

Skills

Staff supervision

Turfgrass knowledge

Athletic fields

Irrigation management

Budgeting

Communication

Operational decision-making

Education

Two-Year Associates Degree or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Parks & Recreation, Landscape Management, or related field

ALCP Certification

Irrigation Association certifications (CIT/CLIA/CGIA)

Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM) certification

Job description

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a Community Parks Supervisor to lead operations across three community parks, overseeing turf, irrigation, and landscape maintenance. The role emphasizes water conservation, budgeting, and staff supervision to ensure safe, high-quality park facilities.

Establish standards, coordinate with shade structures and programs, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and operational planning are essential for success in this municipal role.