Top 34 Parks recreation Jobs in Mesa Az

Groundskeeper - Parks and Recreation Department
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $18.16 - $27.37 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- Sanitation
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
2d
Park Custodian
Maricopa County —Mesa, AZ
- $17.50 - $26.25 an hour
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
4d
Engagement Specialist
Oakwood Creative Care —Mesa, AZ
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Serving
- Working with individuals with disabilities
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3d
Mobile Recreation Coordinator II - Parks and Recreation Department
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $61,526.40 - $90,916.80 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
8d
Park Maintenance Technician / Senior / Principal
City of Tempe Arizona —Tempe, AZ
- $22.06 - $39.56 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Local
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
9d
Management Assistant II
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $83,257.41 - $118,687.71 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
1d
Project Manager – Parks & Recreation / Municipal
Willmeng Construction —Phoenix, AZ
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lifeguard - Seasonal
City of Mesa —Mesa, AZ
- $21.70 an hour
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Assistant Pool Manager
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $24.67 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Mid-level
Community Manager
CCMC —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Pool Manager - Seasonal
City of Mesa —Mesa, AZ
- $25.66 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
Lifeguard
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $22.68 an hour
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Outdoor work
Pool Manager
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $25.66 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
Parks Maintenance Senior Technician - CDL
CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA —Chandler, AZ
- $28.26 - $38.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
General Laborer, Temporary (Up to 19 Hrs/Wk)
City of Glendale, AZ —Glendale, AZ
- $17 an hour
- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Driver's License
Facilities Equipment Technician I
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $59,590.13 - $84,314.26 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Facilities Equipment Technician I - Plumbing
City of Mesa —Mesa, AZ
- $59,590.13 - $84,314.26 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Landscape Designer
CVL Consultants —Phoenix, AZ
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
3d
Facilities Equipment Technician I/II
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $59,590.13 - $92,983.49 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Mechanical knowledge
Head Lifeguard - Seasonal
City of Mesa —Mesa, AZ
- $24.24 an hour
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Management

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Groundskeeper - Parks and Recreation Department

City of Phoenix -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.16 - $27.37 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience

Full Job Description

Job ID

62296

Job Category

Parks Resources

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 185 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform maintenance of parks, or other landscaped areas. Some positions exercise lead responsibilities over unskilled employees. The groundskeeper assignment is responsible for maintaining the attractiveness and cleanliness of the parks and preserve areas. Typical duties include removing trash, trimming trees and removing the branches, raking leaves, pulling weeds, sweeping, mopping, cleaning and stocking restrooms, offices, and shared areas. Other duties include painting, operating and maintaining small power tools such as lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers, and hedgers, digging holes, planting trees and vegetation. Weekend and holiday coverage is required. Candidates that are hired for this position will be hired for the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area and South Mountain Park.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ability to communicate orally with co-workers and the public in a one-to-one setting.
Ability to follow directions to keep areas clean and inviting.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to learn cleaning, maintenance, and gardening methods, materials and equipment such as push and riding mowers, string trimmers, edger and hedge shears. Ability to work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.

SALARY

Pay Range: $18.16 - $26.83 per hour.

Hiring Range: $18.16 - $21.02 per hour.

Effective July 6, 2026, the following pay rates will go into effect.

Pay Range: $18.52 - $27.37 per hour.

Hiring Range: $18.52 - $21.44 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 132. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,

for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 001 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be willing and able to learn the functions of a Groundskeeper such as:
- Following verbal and written direction.
- Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Walking for prolonged periods including walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
- Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
- Being dependable and able to actively learn and perform manual labor and physical tasks for a full shift of eight hours or more.
Other Combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Groundskeeper, custodial, or landscaping experience
Experience doing janitorial work, including restroom cleaning.
Experience using and maintaining hand and power tools.
Trail and/or general park maintenance experience.
Irrigation experience.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 9, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Groundskeeper, JC:40060, ID# 62296, 07/02/26, 3mos, vs, Benefits:001

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parks recreation jobs in mesa az

Groundskeeper - Parks and Recreation Department

Park Custodian

Engagement Specialist

Mobile Recreation Coordinator II - Parks and Recreation Department

Park Maintenance Technician / Senior / Principal

Management Assistant II

Project Manager – Parks & Recreation / Municipal

Lifeguard - Seasonal

Assistant Pool Manager

Community Manager

Pool Manager - Seasonal

Lifeguard

Pool Manager

Parks Maintenance Senior Technician - CDL

General Laborer, Temporary (Up to 19 Hrs/Wk)

Facilities Equipment Technician I

Facilities Equipment Technician I - Plumbing

Landscape Designer

Facilities Equipment Technician I/II

Head Lifeguard - Seasonal

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