Groundskeeper

Job Description

Perform maintenance, upkeep, and game field preparations for various City baseball/softball, soccer, and football fields. May be responsible for driving a City vehicle to various ballfield/sports field facilities throughout the City, as assigned.

• Operate a variety of mowers to maintain athletic fields and lawns.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for safe and proper operation.
• Mow, edge, trim, and rake fields.
• Operate riding mowers, push mowers, light duty vehicles, blowers, sweepers, trimmers, edgers, and weed eaters.
• Rake, sweep, blow, and pick up clippings, paper, and trash from athletic fields.
• Prepare ballfields for game activities, including dragging the infield, chalking the field according to specified dimensions, watering infield, and setting bases.

Job requires ability to understand and execute oral & written directions in performance of grounds maintenance activities. Perform other duties as directed by Lead Groundskeeper or Team Sports Program Manager and/or Specialist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

May be responsible for driving a City vehicle to various ballfield/sports field facilities throughout the City, as assigned.

• Operate a variety of mowers to maintain athletic fields and lawns.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for safe and proper operation.
• Mow, edge, trim, and rake fields.
• Operate riding mowers, push mowers, light duty vehicles, blowers, sweepers, trimmers, edgers, and weed eaters.
• Rake, sweep, blow, and pick up clippings, paper, and trash from athletic fields.
• Prepare ballfields for game activities, including dragging the infield, chalking the field according to specified dimensions, watering infield, and setting bases.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience may be required.
• Specialized certifications, construction, and/or supervisory experience may be required.
• An Idaho Drivers license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing ladders, working at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Hand/finger dexterity to handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms.
• Operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle.
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public.