Academy Grounds, Sports Fields

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps , via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla. Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance Online college recruiting , via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches The Academy Grounds, Sports Fields will be responsible for performing a variety of work in the general landscaping around IMGA Campus.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
One year of experience in grounds keeping, or related work
Have the ability to work well with others and to work outside.
Working knowledge of lawn equipment.
Ability to lift heavy objects
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer

Nice To Haves

Experience in grounds keeping position
Experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude preferred.
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Maintains campus landscape and turf fields by pulling weeds, trimming trees and hedges, blowing pavement areas, cleaning drains, planting seasonal plants and general landscape related tasks.
Cuts lawn using hand, power or riding mower; trims and edges around walks, flower beds, walls, etc.
Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
Cleaning and pressure washing.
Weed control inside and outside of facility.
Ensure the venue is safe, that all potential hazards are fixed.