Parks Maintenance Coordinator - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Parks Maintenance Coordinator

Salary:

• Hiring Range: $70,124 - $78,500 DOE
• Salary Range: $70,124 - $103,785

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Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a municipal or government setting.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supervises staff engaged in the maintenance and landscaping of the City's community parks and Sports Complex.
• Conducts technical maintenance work, such as ball field preparation and renovations.
• Oversees irrigation system testing and maintenance.
• Acts as the onsite lead turf grass management technical representative for application, recording, and storage of required fertilizers and pesticides.
• Completes administrative tasks, attends meetings, manages weekly reports, conducts onsite safety inspections, and monitors supplies and inventory.

Tell me more.....

The purpose of this position is to provide site leadership in a fast-paced environment at one of the three community parks and/or the Peoria Sports Complex, home to the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. Areas of responsibility include staff development and training including safety, sports turf management, ball field maintenance, chemical/fertilizer applications and overseeing all park related assets.

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The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• Experienced with personnel supervision including timekeeping, approving requests for time off, etc.
• Comfortable directing personnel in what's needed to meet the needs of an activity, event or program with minimal direction.
• Comfortable communicating with patrons, volunteers, vendors, concessionaires, public safety and team personnel as required.
• A safety conscious, punctual team player with a high work ethic, with the flexibility to act cross-functionally when the Department's workload demands.

Why Peoria?

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

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

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.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of three years related experience. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Licensed for the application to Ornamental and Turf Pest Control through the Office of Pest Management within 6 months of hire.
  • Playground Safety Certification through the National Playground and Safety Institute within 6 months of hire.
  • Backflow/Check Valve Certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.