Groundskeeper Specialist

City of Stuart•Stuart, FL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Team Leader III, the Groundskeeper Specialist performs semi-skilled work maintaining and caring for ballfields, grounds, and parks using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment. The supervisor generally assigns work and identifies its scope, limitations, expected quality and quantity, deadlines, and priorities. Work is reviewed through observation during and after completion for adherence to established policies and progress. The role maintains athletic turf and clay surfaces, prepares fields for practices and games, and inspects and cleans parks and facilities. It also maintains and repairs facilities and surrounding areas, including playgrounds, park buildings, and structures such as restrooms. The position may be considered mission critical and may require reporting for duty before, during, or immediately after a civil emergency. The City of Stuart is a tobacco-free/vaping-free workplace. Applicants must attest that they have not used tobacco or nicotine products during the three months preceding their application date. Candidates selected for City positions undergo pre-employment screening to verify non-use of tobacco or nicotine products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related experience in athletic field or landscape maintenance and repair, including operation of mowers and equipment.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and some Excel.
Valid State of Florida driver's license.
Applicants must attest to no tobacco or nicotine product use during the three months preceding the application date; selected candidates must undergo screening to verify non-use.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of baseball and soccer.

Responsibilities

Maintain athletic turf and clay surfaces on ballfields.
Prepare and keep fields ready for athletic use, practices, and games.
Inspect and clean parks and facilities daily.
Maintain and repair facilities and surrounding areas, including playgrounds, park buildings, and restrooms.
Operate commercial and turf landscape equipment, including mowers, power rake, spray rig, sod cutter, line painter, roller, and small gas-powered tools.
Mow, place sod, rake clay and warning tracks, replenish clay, trim hedges, edge areas, clean restrooms, and pick up trash and litter.
Operate lawn tractors, mowers, saws, clippers, and other hand tools used in maintenance work.
Apply fertilizer and insecticide and perform mechanical weed removal.
Maintain maintenance and service records and reports of work completed and tools used.
Report for duty before, during, or immediately after a civil emergency if designated mission critical.