Senior Parks Caretaker

About the role

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is seeking a qualified, motivated candidate to fill our Senior Parks Caretaker openings. The Senior Parks Caretaker will serve as a working leader supervising the day-to-day operations of full-time, temporary and/or seasonal staff in the specialized care and maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment demanded by more complex park assignments.

The Parks Department employees Senior Parks Caretakers at several of our parks locations. Locations include; Cooper Baseball Sports Complex, Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, Killian Sports Complex, Meador Sports Complex, Ewing Sports Complex, and Jordan Valley Park. The hours will vary with evening and weekend work required frequently during the softball season. The schedule can vary depending on the assignment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience, Education, and Training - Two years of experience in general maintenance of commercial grounds with some experience over sports complexes/ball fields or specialized horticulture park or related work environmental depending on departmental assignment.
• Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.
• A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the probationary period.
• Some assignments require the driver to have the ability to operate a vehicle with airbrakes;
• A pesticide applicator's license is preferred but not required.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

• The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
• Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
• All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
• Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits.