Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III - Various Locations

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria, AZ, seeks a Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and repair of city parks and sports facilities, including landscape work, irrigation upkeep, and turf tasks.

The role requires 1–2 years' experience, a High School diploma, and necessary licenses; may involve after-hours on-call shifts and safety-focused duties to maintain quality and public spaces.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of experience in parks maintenance.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.
• Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair for landscape and sports turf areas.
• Maintain irrigation systems and adjust irrigation clocks.
• Mow, fertilize, aerate, dethatch, and overseed as assigned.
• Perform ball field maintenance to major league specs.
• Apply herbicides to athletic fields and maintenance areas.
• Inspect playground equipment and related facilities for safety.
• Work outdoors in extreme weather.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Landscape maintenance

Lawn mowing

Herbicide application

Safety inspections

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation clocks

Landscape equipment

Job description

Application Deadline: October 25, 2026

Salary Range: Min $26.28 - Mid $29.40 - Max $32.52

Department: Parks and Recreation

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One to two years of experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire. Pesticide/herbicide applicator's license within 6 months.

HIRING RANGE: Min $26.28 - Mid $29.40 DOE

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. Depending on assignment, this position may require participation on a rotation schedule for on-call, after-hours support, which includes evenings, holidays, and weekends. Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Responsibilities

• 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).

Why Peoria?

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

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!

Culture of Peoria

We are PEORIA! Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable

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 [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.

The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents. We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection. Local government is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference. Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service.

At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported. Our P.E.O.R.I.A. values define how we serve: Professional Ethical Open Responsive Innovative Accountable Join Peoria. Serve with purpose and ignite your future.

Need Help?

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