Groundskeeper- Parks & Sports Facilities

City of Peoria; United States; On-site; USD 23,667 - 29,590; Part time

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a part-time team member for Parks and Recreation to support baseball field maintenance and event preparations. This role requires a safety-conscious individual willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate should be interested in groundskeeping, reliable, and able to perform job functions in public-use areas. No prior experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for growth in the field.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirement.
• No previous related experience required.
• Must complete all required City training courses within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support baseball field reconditioning and turf maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain baseball fields and related facilities.
• Assist with turf maintenance including resodding and power washing.
• Assist with reconditioning of fields, replacing bases, and hauling materials.
• Paint field and foul lines and logos.
• Apply drying materials and tarp pulling during inclement weather.
• Provide general maintenance around fields and buildings.
• Maintain restrooms and replenish supplies.

Job description

Application Deadline: July 26, 2026. Salary Range: Min $17.18 - Mid $18.79 - Max $21.48. Department: Parks and Recreation.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: No minimum requirement.
• Experience: No previous related experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements: Must complete all required City training courses within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support baseball field reconditioning, turf maintenance, and assist with upkeep of facilities and grounds during events and activities throughout the year.
• Prepare and maintain baseball fields, bullpens, and related facilities utilizing hand and power tools.
• Assist with turf maintenance including resodding, power washing, and power brooming edges.
• Assist with reconditioning of fields including mounds, home plates, base passes, infield edges, replacing bases and base anchors, and hauling materials.
• Perform painting of field and foul lines and logos.
• Assist with application of drying materials and tarp pulling on fields during inclement weather.
• Provide general maintenance, including raking leaves, cleaning walks, and litter control around fields, buildings and grounds.
• Maintain restrooms and replenish supplies as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• Interested in learning more about parks and sports field groundskeeping.
• Availability to work a flexible part-time schedule, averaging 18–30 hours per week.
• Willingness to work varying schedules based on assignments, including evenings and weekends.
• A safety-conscious, punctual and reliable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in high‑traffic, public-use areas comfortably and effectively.

The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo. The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.