Professional Baseball Groundskeeper II (Maintenance Worker II)

Professional Baseball Groundskeeper II (Maintenance Worker II)

Salary

$22.59 - $30.52 Hourly

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2526-00974

Division

Scottsdale Stadium

Department

Professional Baseball

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Do you put the pro in professional baseball grounds care? Scottsdale's Indian School Park Baseball Complex and Scottsdale Stadium are seeking an experienced groundskeeper to join the talented team who expertly maintain a total of 7.5 baseball fields across two sprawling complexes. If you take pride in precision, teamwork, and creating top-tier playing surfaces, this is your chance to be part of Scottsdale's legacy of excellence and #WorkThatMatters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Preparing and maintaining professional baseball and recreational softball fields
• Grooming and repairing infields, mounds, home plates, and running areas
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation system lines
• Inspecting and adjusting irrigation systems for proper coverage and scheduling
• Planting, trimming, fertilizing, and caring for turf, landscaped areas, and surrounding grounds
• Performing daily groundskeeping tasks to ensure facilities remain safe, clean, and litter-free

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $26.56/hour.

The City of Scottsdale offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month, available for use as soon as it's earned
• Sick Leave Accrual at 8 hours per month, also available immediately after accrual
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, including behavioral health services
• City-Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one year of your annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) - a defined benefit pension plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12%, including long-term disability coverage
• Post-Employment Health Plan, employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employees PEHP
• Supplemental Retirement Options through Nationwide (457 plan)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per year to help you continue your education
• Pet Insurance to help care for your animals
• Bilingual Pay Compensation for eligible employees
• Employee Wellness Incentives to support your health goals
• Free Access to multiple city-owned fitness and recreational facilities

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Please note:

• Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• One year of experience at the Maintenance Worker I level or equivalent experience in the areas of public works, grounds, or landscape maintenance.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted drivers license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state drivers licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.

• Note: Graduated Driver's Licenses are considered restricted.

• Within six months of hire, an Arizona Pest Control Applicator certification possessing Category 1 (Industrial and Institutional), Category 3 (Ornamental & Turf) and Category 4 (Right-of-Way) must be obtained.

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database

• Criminal Background screening

• Drug Screen

• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.

01

A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your drivers license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• I have a Graduated Drivers License (Class G License).
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my drivers license

04

Do you have previous experience working on a grounds crew at a professional baseball field and/or stadium?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to question 4, please describe your experience working on a grounds crew. NOTE: Employers mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you do not have this experience, please write "None."

06

Within six months of hire, an Arizona Pest Control Applicator certification possessing Category 1 (Industrial and Institutional), Category 3 (Ornamental & Turf) and Category 4 (Right-of-Way) must be obtained. Do you currently have these certifications or have the ability to obtain these certifications within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

08

I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Scottsdale

Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov