What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III position at CITY OF PEORIA?
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Position Title: Parks & Sports Facilities Worker III
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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 rotating schedule for on-call, after-hours support, which includes evenings, holidays, and weekends. Other duties include completing related tasks as assigned.
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As well as being a results-oriented people person, the ideal candidate for this position will also:
- 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.
- Be comfortable working in an outdoor environment under extreme weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain)
In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit packages to eligible employee groups.
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Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
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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!
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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 EMPLOYMENT@PEORIAAZ.GOV OR 623-773-7100.
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