Senior Parks Caretaker

City of Springfield•Springfield, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Candidate experience must be commensurate with current vacancy.
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.
Ability to operate a vehicle with airbrakes (for some assignments).
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Nice To Haves

A pesticide applicator's license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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.