Parks & Recreation Specialist (Evenings/Weekends)

City of Avondale; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Avondale is seeking a Parks Specialist to assist in maintaining public parks and recreational areas, ensuring they are clean, safe, and enjoyable for visitors. The role includes supporting the Parks Maintenance Lead with fieldwork, custodial duties, and event support.

This outdoor position requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves completing reports and delivering excellent customer service to park users in a part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year groundskeeping or customer service experience in a related field preferred.
• Requires valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line customer service to park visitors and event participants.
• Perform general park clean-up of grounds and facilities; pick up trash and stock restrooms.
• Set up fields, lines, bases, and goals; assist in sports turf maintenance and irrigation.
• Maintain park shelters, restrooms, facilities, and buildings for safety and order.
• Enforce park regulations, reservations, and ordinances; provide timely, professional service.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Customer service

Report writing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Avondale is seeking a Parks Specialist to assist in maintaining public parks and recreational areas, ensuring they are clean, safe, and enjoyable for visitors. The role includes supporting the Parks Maintenance Lead with fieldwork, custodial duties, and event support.

This outdoor position requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves completing reports and delivering excellent customer service to park users in a part-time schedule.