Groundskeeper Specialist - Stuart, United States - City of Stuart

Description

Under the supervision of the Team Leader III, performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of ballfields, grounds, and parks using a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment.

The incumbent receives assignments from the supervisor who indicates generally the work to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, and deadlines and priority of assignments.

Work is reviewed through observation during and after completion for adherence to established policies and work progress. Maintains athletic turf and clay surfaces on ball fields. Prepares and keeps fields ready for athletic use. Completes daily inspection and cleanup of parks and facilities. Maintains athletic turf and clay surfaces on ball fields. Prepares and keeps fields ready for athletic use. Completes daily inspection and cleanup of parks and facilities.
Prepares fields for practices and games.
Maintains and repairs facilities and overall area to include playgrounds, park buildings and structures such as restrooms.

Operates standard commercial and turf landscape equipment including but not limited to mowers, power rake, spray rig, sod cutter, line painter, roller and small gas-powered tools.

Mows, places sod; rakes clay and warning tracks, replenishes clay, trims hedges; edges; cleans restrooms; picks up trash and litter.

Operates lawn tractors, mowers, saws, clippers and other hand tools used in maintenance work.
Applies fertilizer and insecticide, engages in mechanical weed removal.
Maintains maintenance and service records, and reports of work completed and tools used.


NOTE:

The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.

The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented with two (2) years related experience in athletic field or landscape maintenance and repair, including the operation of mowers and equipment.

Basic computer skills required, including Word and some Excel. Understanding of baseball and soccer preferred.
Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.

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The City of Stuart is a tobacco-free/vaping-free workplace.

All applicants must attest that they have not used tobacco or nicotine products for the preceding 3-month period from the date of application.

Candidates chosen for positions with the City of Stuart must undergo pre-employment screening to include verification of their non-use of tobacco or nicotine products in order to be considered for employment.

The City of Stuart is An Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP

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