Job Postings

CITY OF ANKENY IOWA
Invites Applications for the Position of:

Laborer - Sports Complex - 9 Month Seasonal Evening

SALARY:	$17.00 Hourly
OPENING DATE:	01/06/22
CLOSING DATE:	02/04/22 11:59 PM
FUNCTION:
The City of Ankeny has an immediate need for individuals who are interested in helping maintain the 124-acre sports complex fields and grounds.   9-month maintenance laborer - $17.00/hour subject to approval (no benefits) Hours: 2:30 - 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday Required to work every 3rd weekend Position begins Mid-March and ends November 30, 2022. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.  Questions may be directed to Elliott Josephson, Sports Facilities Superintendent at 515-963-3577. Please complete an employment application online at www.ankenyiowa.gov. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 4, 2022.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include: Setting up fields for tournaments, working softball and baseball tournaments, event clean-up, changing garbage cans, cleaning bathrooms, field maintenance, painting and chalking fields.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:
Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa drivers' license.   Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Candidates must be able to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

CITY OF ANKENY IOWA
Invites Applications for the Position of:

Laborer - Sports Complex - 9 Month Seasonal Day

SALARY:	$17.00 Hourly
OPENING DATE:	01/06/22
CLOSING DATE:	02/04/22 11:59 PM
FUNCTION:
The City of Ankeny has a need for individuals who are interested in helping maintain the 124-acre sports complex fields and grounds.   9-month maintenance laborer - $17.00/hour subject to approval (no benefits) Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday Position begins Mid-March and ends November 30, 2022. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Questions may be directed to Elliott Josephson, Sports Facilities Superintendent at 515-963-3577. Please complete an employment application online at www.ankenyiowa.gov. Applications accepted until Friday, February 4, 2022.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Field Maintenance: Aeration, fertilization, sodding, seeding, construction and irrigation repair. Painting and chalking fields.  Mowing soccer, baseball, softball, and football fields. Setting up fields for tournaments. Working softball and baseball tournaments. Event clean-up, changing garbage cans, and cleaning bathrooms.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:
Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver's license. Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Candidates must be able to work outside in extreme weather condition.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES SPECIALIST

(Full time – Civil Service)

CITY HALL MUSCATINE, IOWA 52761

DUTIES:

Assists with work performing maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of turf and horticulture tasks at the athletic facilities.  Work involves performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the management of ball diamonds, soccer fields, landscape beds, trees, small equipment, and minor building repairs at the athletic facilities.  The employee in this classification will assist in the oversight of other employees and is required to have attained a sufficient degree of skill to analyze turf and horticulture problems and determine remedial and long-term resolutions.  The position will require the operation of various light equipment, maintenance of irrigation systems, application of fertilizers and chemicals, and record keeping.  Assignments are performed under general directions and supervision and evaluated for results obtained.

SALARY:

$25.33/hour plus excellent benefits including heath and dental coverage, IPERS, paid vacation and sick leave, uniform allowance, and 10 paid holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree, or higher, in horticulture with an emphasis in turf management and experience in the related field.

Possession, or ability to obtain possession, of a current pesticide applicators license for the State of Iowa.  (Classifications 3 OT and 6 ROW)

Possession of a current State of Iowa driver’s license upon appointment in this classification and continued maintenance of the license throughout period of employment and must be insurable by the City’s insurance company.

TO APPLY:

Applications are available at http://www.muscatineiowa.gov/jobs.aspx.

They can be emailed to humanresources@muscatineiowa.gov

Are you a motivated, highly detail oriented individual that desires a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities? Are you looking for a position where you can lead yet are comfortable with handling administrative tasks?

Company Information
The Iowa Turfgrass Institute (ITI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and dissemination of information on turfgrass. The ITI provides association management for Golf Course Superintendents, Sports Turf Managers and Professional Lawn Care operators.
Website: www.iowaturfgrass.org

Position Description
The ideal candidate for the full-time Executive Director role must be proactive, service minded, and adaptable. The Executive Director must be able to work with multiple groups, manage multiple meetings and events and work with multiple Boards and volunteer committees. The position reports to the ITI Board of Trustees and oversees the operations of three allied associations. Duties include, organizing and executing the annual Iowa Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show, multiple golf tournaments, managing allied association schedules, membership databases, member inquiries, accounting, promoting and marketing events, proofreading/approving publications, fundraising, managing and promoting sponsorships, and maintaining multiple websites. Although there are many leadership related aspects to this position, this role is very hands on with many administrative duties.

Requirements
Successful candidates will have a combination of Administrative, Marketing, Communication, Financial, Fundraising, Membership and Technological skills. Experience with a variety of office and design software is valuable.

Salary and Benefits
Salary negotiations starting at $60,000 plus competitive benefit package, travel expenses and memberships in ASAE and other related associations.

Application
Send resume and cover letter to office@iowaturfgrass.org by November 30, 2021. MS Word or Adobe PDF preferred. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.waukee.org/