Qureos Mentor

City of Liberty MO

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>We're looking for an Athletic Fields Groundskeeper at the premier Capitol Federal&reg; Sports Complex in Liberty, MO. In this role, you will perform grounds maintenance and related service activities for our expansive facility which includes 15 softball/baseball fields, 6 regulation sized grass soccer fields, 8 stocked ponds, 2+ miles of walking/jogging trails, playgrounds and concession stands. You will participate in grounds maintenance services including mowing, irrigation, turf management &amp; preparation, construction &amp; renovations. With approximately 200,000+ visitors to the complex each year, this role is critical and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and would take pride in making the complex look it's best!</p><b>
Schedule &amp; Benefits</b><ul><li>
May vary by season</li><li>
Monday - Friday / 7am - 3:30pm</li><li>
Weekend OT rotation, as needed</li><li>
FREE health insurance (employee + family)</li><li>
FREE dental &amp; vision insurance</li><li>
FREE retirement plan</li><li>
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, comp time &amp; 11 paid holidays)<ul><li>
Accruals start on 1st check!</li></ul></li><li>
City provided apparel with an annual allowance towards work shoes &amp; work pants</li><li>
Flexible work environment</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Perform athletic field and grounds maintenance including mowing, aerifying, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation and turf care, fertilizing; spray chemicals including insecticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and related chemicals; follow proper safety precautions; installation and care of trees and shrubs, proper pruning techniques and tree removal.</li><li>
Perform infield maintenance and repair work of baseball/softball fields including, watering infields, repairing bases, pitching mounds, batter&rsquo;s boxes and transition areas of infield and outfield.</li><li>
Perform tilling, rolling and fertilizing soil; construct new planting areas and maintain high traffic wear areas on athletic fields.</li><li>
Perform maintenance of irrigation system including preventive maintenance, replacement of heads, broken pipes, winterization and summarization of irrigation system and monitor flow rates of fields.</li><li>
Operate or drive a variety of specialized equipment utilized in assigned projects including tractors, lawn mowers, power and hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, edgers and related equipment; assist in training others to use specialized equipment as necessary.</li><li>
Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and general maintenance repair work of equipment, buildings and facilities by performing a variety of equipment renovation, semi-skilled plumbing, carpentry, masonry, concrete work, roofing, painting and electrical work.</li><li>
General cleaning of the facility, including restrooms.</li><li>
Answer questions and provide information to the general public; respond to citizen inquires and complaints; maintain positive relations with the general public.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Ability to apply herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals in a safe manner.</li><li>
Ability to operate a variety of landscaping tools and equipment including, loaders, top-dressers, aerifyers, verti-seeders tractors, mowers, trenchers and power tools such as blowers, weed eaters and chain saws.</li><li>
College degree in turf management, horticulture, parks and recreation, or a related field, preferred but not required.</li><li>
Experience in turf management, horticulture, parks and recreation, or a related field, preferred but not required.</li><li>
Ability to obtain state pesticide spray license.</li><li>
Possession of valid driver&rsquo;s license.</li></ul></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p><i>The City of Liberty adheres to a drug-free workplace as defined by federal law.</i></p></div></div></div>

Sports Complex Groundskeeper/Maintenance Worker

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Sports Complex Groundskeeper/Maintenance Worker