Complex Maintenance and Grounds

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Maintenance & Grounds Staff is responsible for keeping the fields, facilities, and grounds in safe, playable, and professional condition for youth, high-school, collegiate, and tournament play. This hands-on role focuses on turf and infield care, equipment maintenance, and general facility upkeep to ensure an exceptional experience for players, coaches, and spectators.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Perform daily field preparation: drag, rake, water, and maintain infield dirt; build and repair pitching mounds and home plates
• Mow, edge, fertilize, aerate, and overseed outfield grass and turf areas
• Maintain bases, foul poles, fencing, netting, dugouts, bullpens, and warning tracks
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, concession stands, bleachers, press box, and common areas
• Operate and maintain commercial mowers, tractors, infield groomers, top-dressers, and other grounds equipment
• Perform minor repairs on irrigation systems, backstops, scoreboards, and lighting
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides according to label instructions and safety standards (certification preferred)
• Set up and tear down fields for tournaments, clinics, and special events
• Conduct daily safety inspections and report hazards or needed repairs
• Assist with inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment
• Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak season

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1-2 years of groundskeeping, landscaping, or athletic field maintenance experience (preferred)
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and power tools safely
• Basic knowledge of turf management, soil science, and irrigation systems
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred)
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly and stand/walk for extended periods
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Frequent bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing ladders/stairs

Why Join Our Recreation Program?

• $50 Park Pass (Golf Course, Pool, Roosevelt Park Zoo, Open Skating)
• Flexible scheduling around school or other jobs
• Opportunity to stay active, give back to the community, and build your officiating resume
• Positive, family-friendly environment focused on fun and development

**Other duties as assigned and performed as required**