Sports Complex Groundskeeper/Maintenance Worker

Description

We're looking for an Athletic Fields Groundskeeper at the premier Capitol Federal® 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 & preparation, construction & 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!

• May vary by season
• Monday - Friday / 7am - 3:30pm
• Weekend OT rotation, as needed
• FREE health insurance (employee + family)
• FREE dental & vision insurance
• FREE retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, comp time & 11 paid holidays)
  • Accruals start on 1st check!
• City provided apparel with an annual allowance towards work shoes & work pants
• Flexible work environment

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Perform infield maintenance and repair work of baseball/softball fields including, watering infields, repairing bases, pitching mounds, batter’s boxes and transition areas of infield and outfield.
• Perform tilling, rolling and fertilizing soil; construct new planting areas and maintain high traffic wear areas on athletic fields.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• General cleaning of the facility, including restrooms.
• Answer questions and provide information to the general public; respond to citizen inquires and complaints; maintain positive relations with the general public.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals in a safe manner.
• 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.
• College degree in turf management, horticulture, parks and recreation, or a related field, preferred but not required.
• Experience in turf management, horticulture, parks and recreation, or a related field, preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain state pesticide spray license.
• Possession of valid driver’s license.

The City of Liberty adheres to a drug-free workplace as defined by federal law.