Parks Monitor, Part-Time

Job Title

Parks And Recreation Park Monitor

First review of applications on August 14, 2026. Must be able to work until 11:00 pm, days and start times can be negotiated. Under close supervision, monitors and maintains a safe environment for park patrons.

• Monitors patron activities in the park for misuse of Town property, safety issues or vandalism.
• Picks up trash throughout park grounds, dugouts, playgrounds and restrooms and empties trash cans.
• Stocks and cleans park restrooms.
• Checks and stocks dog waste dispensers.
• Settles minor disputes between park patrons.
• Unlocks/Locks and secures restrooms, gates, storage areas, containers and offices at the beginning and end of the day.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of security practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Skill in monitoring park activity and handling disputes.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• A High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience working in a security or custodial setting.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.

Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport.

With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.

The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.