Parks Specialist
Salary
$20.33 - $30.49 Hourly
Location
Avondale, AZ
Job Type
Part Time
Department
Parks, Recreation & Libraries
Opening Date
05/14/2026
Closing Date
5/28/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Description
The City of Avondale is accepting applications for Parks Specialist in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department
Apply today to become part of a team dedicated to Making Lives Better by providing dynamic services and spaces to learn, play, and connect.
This position will assist in maintaining public parks and recreational areas, ensuring they are clean, safe, and enjoyable for visitors. Assist the Parks Maintenance Lead with routine facility and park maintenance, opening/closing custodial duties, field preparations, customer service to park visitors, and completing reports. This position is an outdoor job in which you will perform fieldwork in city parks or other remote nature-based recreational settings.
This position requires participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) due to eligibility requirements. This position is typically scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours per week and requires availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours/shifts/days may vary based on the departments needs. This position does not provide benefits.
Schedule subject to change.
Essential Functions
Provide front-line customer service to park visitors and event and sports participants. Assist in special events, park rentals, programs, and activities, as requested.
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 & 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Drivers License. Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
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Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
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Do you have one (1) or more years of groundskeeping OR customer service experience in a related field (e.g., parks, landscaping, facilities, maintenance, outdoor recreation)?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please briefly describe your related experience. If you answered "No", enter N/A.
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Do you currently have a First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?
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Do you have a valid Arizona Drivers License or the ability to obtain one at time of hire?
Required Question
Employer City of Avondale
Address 11465 Civic Center Dr.
Human Resources Department
Avondale, Arizona, 85323
Phone 623-333-2200