City of Avondale
Parks Specialist
SALARY
$20.94 - $31.40 Hourly
LOCATION
Avondale, AZ
JOB TYPE
Part Time
DEPARTMENT
Parks, Recreation & Libraries
OPENING DATE
11/04/2026
CLOSING DATE
11/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA
Non-Exempt
SALARY
$20.94 - $31.40 Hourly
LOCATION
Avondale, AZ
JOB TYPE
Part Time
DEPARTMENT
Parks, Recreation & Libraries
OPENING DATE
11/04/2026
CLOSING DATE
11/18/2026 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
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
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 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 .
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 Driver's License.
Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Important Application Information:
To ensure your application receives full consideration, please take a moment to review your application before submitting it and make sure all required information is complete and accurate. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be processed, and resumes cannot be accepted in place of a completed application, unless otherwise noted on the job bulletin. Be sure to include all relevant education, training, certifications, and work experience that you would like considered as part of your application.
EmployerCity of Avondale
Address
11465 Civic Center Dr.
Human Resources Department
Avondale, Arizona, 85323
Phone 623-333-2200
Websitehttp://www.avondaleaz.gov/careers
EmployerCity of AvondalePhone 623-333-2200 Websitehttp://www.avondaleaz.gov/careersAddress
11465 Civic Center Dr.
Human Resources Department
Avondale, Arizona, 85323
Parks Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
Not completed High School
High school or GED
Associates or Vocational Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
- QUESTION 2 How many years of groundskeeping experience OR customer service experience in a related field (e.g., parks, landscaping, facilities, maintenance, outdoor recreation) do you have?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 or more years
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QUESTION 3 If your experience is in a related customer service field, briefly describe your experience. If you have direct experience in groundskeeping, enter N/A.
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QUESTION 4 Do you currently have a First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?
Yes
No
- QUESTION 5 Do you have a valid Arizona Drivers' License or the ability to obtain one at time of hire?
Yes
No
- Required Question