What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Specialist position at City of Avondale?
The City of Avondale is accepting applications for Parks Specialist in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department
This position assists in maintaining public parks and recreational areas to ensure they are clean, safe, and enjoyable for visitors. Responsibilities include assisting the Parks Maintenance Lead with routine park and facility maintenance, opening and closing custodial duties, field preparations, providing customer service to park visitors, and completing reports. This is an outdoor position that requires performing fieldwork in City parks or other remote, nature-based recreational settings.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is required based on position eligibility. This is a part-time, non-benefitted position typically scheduled to work for a minimum of 24 hours per week. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
Hours/shifts/days may vary based on the department's needs. Schedule subject to change.
- Monday through Friday: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Weekends: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Holidays: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Provide general park clean-up of grounds and facilities, including, but not limited to, picking up trash, stocking restrooms, dugouts, and parking lots, utilizing various manually operated tools and equipment.
Perform routine field and park preparation and maintenance, including, but not limited to, setting up fields, lining and dragging, installing bases and setting up goals. Assist Parks Maintenance Lead with sports turf maintenance and irrigation.
Perform general custodial and maintenance of park shelters, restrooms, park facilities, and buildings to ensure safe and orderly operations.
Enforce park regulations, reservations, and ordinances; provide timely, professional customer service; and promote park and trail safety.
Trim shrubbery and grass around walkways, sidewalks, and buildings as assigned. Sweep walkways and sidewalks with a broom or blower as assigned or scheduled.
Complete and file accident and incident reports, daily reports, and report issues as required by the department.
Perform on-site inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with department and City safety policies and procedures. Follow opening and closing procedures for parks, buildings, and facilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
One year (1) of groundskeeping or customer service experience in a related field.
Requires valid Arizona Driver's License.
Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Salary : $21 - $31