Parks Shift Crew - Field and Grounds Maintenance

Recreation District #1 / Pelican Park•Mandeville, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Parks Shift Crew is responsible for maintaining parks and recreational facilities, including but not limited to mowing, trimming, and basic landscaping. This role involves groundskeeping of parking lots and athletic fields, managing basic irrigation systems, troubleshooting, as well as proper disposal of hazardous chemicals or materials. It requires physical stamina, solid work ethics, attention to detail, and teamwork, with a strong focus on safety and environmental standards to create an enjoyable outdoor environment for the community. The scheduled working days for this role are Wednesday - Sunda y.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Requires above average experience/knowledge of the operation of mechanical equipment such as tractors, mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, automatic paint machine etc.
General understanding of sports athletic fields layout, terminology and preparation.
Ability to read, write, read a tape measure and understand verbal unsupervised directions.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, supervisors and patrons.
Must possess the ability to perform effectively under pressure, managing strict and unforeseen deadlines
Must adapt quickly, learn, and familiarize oneself with the special requirements inherent in recreation.
At least 21 years of age
Current driver’s license issued by state of residence.
Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.
This position involves heavy manual labor, must be able to lift 60 lbs.
Must physically be able to bend, twist, kneel, squat, push, pull, lift, carry, and hold possible large and/or heavy objects for extended periods of time.
Ability to properly use hand and/or powered equipment.
Visual Acuity: Ability to distinguish colors and identify potential hazards, plant health, and maintenance needs.
Auditory Skills: Ability to hear equipment operation, communicate effectively with team members, and recognize environmental sounds (e.g., warning signals).
Tactile Sensation: Ability to feel textures and temperatures when handling tools, plants, and materials.
Smell: Awareness of scents to detect issues like plant diseases, chemical spills, or odors indicating safety concerns.
Physical Coordination: Good hand-eye coordination for operating machinery and performing tasks like trimming and planting.

Nice To Haves

Park maintenance or construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily trash pickup and safety inspections on assigned athletic fields and park grounds.
Mow, weed eat and prep assigned athletic fields daily or as required.
Move sport/non-sport equipment from athletic fields as per daily schedule.
Assist in the replacing and/or repair of worn turf areas on athletic fields.
Maintain parking lots and common grounds by mowing and weed eating.
Assist turf operator in field top dressing, fertilizing, overseeding and aerating.
Water, pruning, and treat trees, plants and shrubs as required
Assisting in construction projects when necessary.
Assist in field irrigation repairs: inspect, troubleshoot and replace parts as needed.
Set up of basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, dance floor and stages as required.
Use commercial floor cleaning machines on gym courts and foyers.
Use electric and gas-powered hand tools.
Use a variety of chemicals to perform duties and responsibilities and learn proper application, disposal and storage of chemicals.
Sanitation and maintenance of gym and park restrooms including litter pickup and disposal, as required.
Additional assignments as required and are subject to change based on Park needs.