Groundskeeper I-II - Youth Sports Complex (Seasonal)

Hiring Range:

Level I    $15.14 - $17.04 Hourly

Level II   $16.69 - $18.78 Hourly

Job Summary:

This individual will work with a diverse team on a variety of projects and assignments, while serving locations in the Culture, Parks and Recreation Department for events such as Softball and Baseball league seasons and large-scale tournaments.  Facilities include but are not limited to Butch Butler Field, Forbes Field, Youth Sports Complex, Twin Rivers Softball Complex, Monfort Sports Park and The Island Grove Multi-Use Fields.

The Groundskeeper – Youth Sports Complex role is a hands-on, hardworking individual who must be willing to drop anything and everything for an emergency; big or small, including the occasional operation of large area turf mowers. The City relies on the Groundskeeper to follow safety protocols, while being responsive, thorough, and a resourceful self-starter with a customer focused mindset.

Scheduling for this position varies and will include working evenings, weekends, and holidays, as followed by State and Federal law.

This is a continuous posting and can be closed at any time.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

Level I

• Minimal to no previous experience.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Level II

• Two (2)+ years of experience in park grounds, cemetery, golf course, horticulture or arboriculture, open space management, Rights of Way or similar fields.
• Must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Preferred

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability and willingness to assist others with questions about facilities operations, hours, and general regulations.
• Ability to work a variety of small and large events and venues.
• Ability to operate handheld tools and pressure washing equipment. 
• Ability to operate golf carts, turf utility vehicles, and two-stroke engine tools including string trimmers, hand and backpack blowers; hand power tools, push mowers, shop equipment, etc. 
• Ability to identify most common native vs. non-native plant species,
• Ability to identify native and non-native plants of concern in open spaces and make informed decisions on the actions based on each species,
• Ability to safety operate:
  • a motor vehicle on public roadways if age requirements are met, including trucks.
  • power equipment, such as high-pressure washers and hand blowers.
  • 3’ – 6’ wide riding rotary mowing units, used for mowing small park areas, and small parkways.
  • 10’-16’ wide riding mowers used in Parks.
  • commercial truck and pull a trailer with loaded equipment.   
  • brush weed-eater, rototiller, snow throwers, and backpack blower.
  • water truck, forklift, tractors, front end loaders, excavators and skid loader machines and their various attachments, including backhoe, auger, pathway surface leveler, groomer, synthetic turf sweeper.
  • chainsaws and woodchippers in team settings.
  • rotary mowers 16’ wide or larger in turf areas.                                           
• Ability to walk throughout facility grounds of various topographical conditions to visually identify needed work and inspect work results.
• Ability to handle difficult situations using tact, patience, and good judgment.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and e