Job Details

Salary: $19.77 - $29.35 Hourly
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2600623
Division: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 1/26/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, cares for and maintains spring training baseball facilities, right-of-ways, medians, and other public grounds and must also be flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays

Our ideal candidate must have the ability to thrive in a high work volume environment, be flexible with work shifts/times, and work in extreme outdoor environments. Maintenance experience in Sports/Athletic fields would be highly desirable. Any current certifications or experience in a formal safety program would also be ideal. (Certifications could include: Georgia Sports Turf, Ohio State Sports Turf, Smartscape, AZ Pesticide License, U of A Desert Turf School)

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Maintains and repairs baseball fields including mound and home plate, skin work, bullpens, warning tracks and batting practice set-up and tear down.
• Maintains the turf by mowing, edging, fertilizing, applying pesticide and weed control, irrigating, verti-cutting, aerating, sod work, and over-seeding.
• Provides general clean-up of grounds and facilities including restrooms, dugouts, concourses, parking lots, irrigation pond and all open use areas.
• Maintains outside landscape of turf, trees, shrubs, gravel, irrigation, walk ways and parking lots.
• Assists with all non-baseball event set-up/break down and coordination.
• Completes all computer-based trainings as they are assigned.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge is equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read irrigation manuals, training guides, standard operating procedures and MSDS manuals.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: This position requires the ability to complete work orders and general correspondence.
• Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
• Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
• Technical Skills: Limited Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Limited analysis and independent thinking is utilized.>
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. The purpose of interactions is primarily the sharing of information.

12 Month Objectives

1. Identify and enroll in a certification program identified by Supervisor. (Georgia Sports Turf, Ohio State Sports Turf, Smartscape, AZ Pesticide License, U of A Desert Turf School)

1. Familiarize yourself with operational SOP's and attend next round of trainings.

1. Show proficiency with our 3 models of reel and rotary mowers (John Deere 7700, Toro 3100D, Walker Model T )

This will be evidenced by....

1. Watching the operators and safety videos
2. Completing the quiz at the end of the videos
3. Completing a "field test" with these pieces of equipment with a supervisor

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• None

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of sports field or athletic field experience do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• more than 3 years
• None

04

Do you possess any current certifications?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate which ones.
06

Do you have experience in a formal safety program?

• Yes
• No

Required Question