Parks Maintenance Worker II - Athletic​/Sports Fields and Riverview​/Pro-Sports Assignments

Overview

The current vacancy is in the Athletic/Sports Field Maintenance Assignment; however, this recruitment will also be used to create a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies in all assignments.

The first review of applications will be Monday, December 1, 2025; then weekly thereafter until all vacancies are filled.

A Parks Maintenance Worker II works independently while performing a variety of semi‑skilled to skilled tasks in two or more trades or skill areas, such as carpentry, welding, electrical, masonry, painting, or plumbing for the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of facilities, fixtures, and equipment at City parks, basins, golf courses, athletic/sports fields, and other recreational areas.

Employees may also provide functional supervision or lead direction and training for Parks Maintenance Assistants, Parks Maintenance Worker I's, temporary agency workers, or volunteers and may perform related duties as required.

• Construction, maintenance, repair, field game preparation, and related service activities for athletic fields.
• General trades and/or skilled maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of facilities, fixtures, and irrigation systems.
• Inspect play facilities and equipment.
• Independently schedule or complete related repairs.
• Plan and organize work activities.
• Perform advanced irrigation system repairs and program computerized irrigation system watering schedules.
• Coordinate with SRP.
• Apply fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
• During the flood irrigation season (April – October), facilitate flood irrigation for various parks and sports facilities, including opening and closing flood gates and valves, regulating and measuring flows, and inspecting for breaks or malfunctions.

• Construction, maintenance, repair, and skilled labor for City’s athletic/sports fields and Riverview Park.
• Landscape maintenance at stadium common areas and park.
• Conduct safety inspections.
• Independently schedule or complete related repairs.
• Perform athletic field game preparations.
• Advanced repair and programming of computerized irrigation systems.
• Plan and organize work activities.
• Apply fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.

The classification is distinguished by the advanced skill level and independence exercised. The Parks Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the next lower level, Parks Maintenance Worker I, by the advanced skill level and independence exercised. It is also distinguished from the next higher level, Trades Worker, by performing nearly all work in one trade except for combined electricity and plumbing.

Supervision is received from a Parks Maintenance Leader or Parks and Community Facilities Maintenance Foreman, who reviews work through observation, conferences, reports, and spot checking of results achieved. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures. A Parks Maintenance Worker II may be subject to yearly rotational stand‑by duty and 24‑hour call‑out; working evenings, early mornings, and weekend shifts.

This class is FLSA nonexempt.

For the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions, please refer to the following PDF: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Description s/

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Two years of experience in commercial irrigation systems, flood irrigation, golf course maintenance, or sport turf maintenance.

• Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight‑fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with CFR  by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Must possess certification as a Pest Management Professional from Arizona’s Office of Pest Management in the categories of 3‑Ornamental & Turf and 4‑Right‑of‑Way within six months of hire or promotion date.

• Irrigation and baseball/softball turf maintenance experience is preferred.