Job Postings

The City of Carroll, Iowa, is accepting applications for the position of Parks Superintendent.

Seeking a highly motivated individual to plan, coordinate, supervise and participate in the provision of ongoing grounds maintenance, repair, and/or construction tasks associated with municipal parks, cemetery, sports complexes, swimming pool, golf course and other designated facilities, equipment and premises. This is an FLSA exempt position.

Qualifications: An Associate’s Degree in Horticulture or related curriculum and four (4) years of job related experience in parks (facility maintenance management) or a Bachelor’s degree in Plant or Physical Sciences and two (2) years experience.

Salary range: $65,502.62 - $86,187.66, annually

Depending on Qualifications City of Carroll Employment Application is available at Carroll City Hall or at www.cityofcarroll.com. Submit completed Application, Cover Letter and Resume to:

City of Carroll

Chad Tiemeyer, Director of Parks and Recreation

627 N. Adams Street

Carroll, Iowa 51401

ctiemeyer@cityofcarroll.com

Ph. (712) 792-1000

Review of Applications will begin April 25th, 2025

Position Open Until Filled The City of Carroll is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Carroll - Park Superintendent.pdf

Starting Wage: $24.50 per hour ($50,960/yr with overtime available)

Benefits Package: IPERS Retirement Program, Life Insurance Policy, Great Healthcare Plan, and more

• Benefit package adds up to $41,000 cost to the city

Vacation: Starts at 2 weeks paid vacation per year plus 10 days of city holiday leave

Sick Leave: 12 sick days per year including 5 days of family sick leave

Position Overview

This position is a year round full time position. Work week is Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM and is flexible to work earlier during the growing season. Overtime will be paid any hours over 40 hours in a week. Position assists the Turf Maintenance Supervisor with all turf related duties including golf course maintenance, sports field maintenance, park maintenance, right of way turf maintenance, and leading seasonal crews.

Application Process – Deadline to Apply Noon of April 14

Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofames/jobs/4868780/maintenance-worker?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

For any more details or information on the job opening please contact Pat Wynja

Email: pat.wynja@cityofames.org Cell # 515-231-7093

The City of Sioux Center is accepting applications for a Athletic Field Maintenance Assistant. This is a full time position in which the primary duties include maintaining, cleaning, and assisting with athletic facilities and athletic grounds. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others, coordinate and complete projects, and maintain all facets of our athletic facilities. The successful candidate must be willing to have a flexible work schedule; primarily evenings and weekends

The City will accept applications until April 4th, 2025.  CLICK HERE for the full job description.

For more information, you may contact HR & Safety Manager, Josh Mork at joshm@siouxcenter.org or 712-722-0761.

The City of Sioux Center is an EOE. 

CLICK HERE for the full job posting and information on applying.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Sports Facilities Operations Manager, operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment for the maintenance, mowing, operation, and construction activities related to athletic fields at the Hy-Vee Multiplex and occasionally the North and South Sports Complexes. Will perform heavy manual labor when required. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establishes and maintains effective working relations with the Parks and Recreation Department, outside contractors, sports clubs, tournament directors, volunteers and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed at the Hy-Vee Multiplex, North Complex and South Complex. Willing to work weekends and/or holidays when needed.

• Salary | $22.00 Hourly
• Location | Grimes, IA
• Job Type |Seasonal
• Job Number | 202400018
• Department | Parks & Recreation
• Division | Parks & Rec - Part-Time
• Opening Date | 03/04/2025

Essential Duties

• Maintains and repairs baseball/softball fields, soccer fields, common area, parking lots and other structures to sustain the sports facilities infrastructure.
• Operates various vehicles and equipment such as: mowers, utility vehicles, power tools and hand tools.
• Performs basic landscape techniques, including planting, pruning, weeding, and mulching.
• Performs minor mechanical and maintenance service and performs and documents daily inspections to assigned parks vehicles and equipment.
• Performs trash pickup, restroom cleaning, mowing and other facility and site maintenance tasks as necessary or assigned.
• Assures that the City’s missions, goals and objectives are fully initiated and supported.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• General experience in the operation and maintenance of light and medium maintenance equipment, or additional skills, training, and education that otherwise qualifies.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license with access to transportation with insurance at required state levels to conduct business throughout the relevant areas.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the programs and practices in a public recreational facility.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment associated with sports fields in a public recreational facility.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of manual and mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
• Heavy work, with occasional ability to exert up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly and move objects.
• Stand or sit, walk use hands/fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, push/pull, reach and repetitive motion.
• Exposure to outside extreme temperatures, wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, and mechanical hazards.

CLICK HERE for the full job posting and information on applying.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Sports Facilities Operations Specialist, operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment for the maintenance and mowing activities related to athletic fields at the Hy-Vee Multiplex, North Complex and South Complex. The principal duties of this class are performed at the Hy-Vee Multiplex, North Complex and South Complex. Willing to work weekends and/or holidays when needed.

• Salary | $16.00 Hourly
• Location | Grimes, IA
• Job Type |Seasonal
• Job Number | 202400017
• Department | Parks & Recreation
• Division | Parks & Rec - Part-Time
• Opening Date | 03/04/2025

Essential Duties

• Operates various vehicles and equipment such as: mowers, field groomer, and hand tools.
• Helps conduct turf grass maintenance including soil prep and seeding.
• Performs trash pickup, restroom cleaning, mowing and other facility and site maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assures that the City’s missions, goals and objectives are fully initiated and supported.
• Performs other facility and site maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Drives truck, mower, or utility vehicle as needed.
• Attends safety meetings and seminars as required and promotes workplace safety. Follows all City and department safety policies and procedures. May work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Some High School Education

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license with access to transportation with insurance at required state levels to conduct business throughout the relevant areas.

Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of tools and equipment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to drive a pick-up truck and field groomer and mower
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
• Medium work, exerting up to 50lbs of force no more than at one time, up to 25lbs of force frequently to move objects.
• Stand or sit, walk, use hands/fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, push/pull, reach and repetitive motion.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards.

CLICK HERE for the full job posting and information on applying.

• Salary |$27.84 - $30.11 Hourly
• Location |Waukee, IA
• Job Number| Athletic Facility Grounds 2025
• Department |Parks & Recreation
• Opening Date| 02/24/2025

JOB PURPOSE

Under general direction of the Triumph Park Superintendent, performs maintenance work, and assists with oversight, coordination, and direction of seasonal staff involved in the high standards of upkeep of all grounds at Triumph Park and City owned athletic fields.

This is a Permanent Part-Time position working 40 hours per week March - December.

This position is not eligible for medical insurance. However, you would be eligible for IPERS.

This posting will be open until the position is filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Follows standard operating procedures, City policy and department rules and regulations.
• Organizes seasonal staff in the performance of a wide variety of park and grounds maintenance work.
• Ensures that assigned crews comply with safety regulations, procedures and practices.
• Assists superintendent with turf management and infield skin maintenance of City owned athletic fields.
• Maintains and repairs grounds, batting cages, fences, and irrigation systems within Triumph Park.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of Triumph Park including restroom, concession and dugout areas, trash and litter removal, and general clean-up.
• Assists with general landscaping duties including tree, shrub and plant maintenance.
• Informs superintendent of low inventory of supplies including chalk, field dry, cleaning and paper supplies.
• Assists superintendent in routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish park maintenance goals.
• Inspects parks frequently to ensure maintenance and appearance standards are being achieved.
• Conducts general maintenance and repair work of equipment.
• Maintains direct communication with Triumph Park Superintendent and staff to ensure effective operation of park activities.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Influence the actions and opinions of others in desired direction, exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.
• Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.
• Create positive energy in both individuals and groups to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among departments, staff members and the community.
• Establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and/or groups by organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Familiarity with the rules of park etiquette.
• Utilize high level of conflict resolution skills with staff and guests.
• Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, and respectfulness at all times.
• Establish clear, open-minded, trustworthy, bias-free, and customer-focused communication to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Uphold the Waukee Parks & Recreation Mission Statement with integrity and professionalism.
• Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed, and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a related position.
• Experience leading and guiding staff and/or volunteers preferred.
• Must possess, and have the ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to maneuver along walkways, trails, and undeveloped areas up to two miles in length.
• Able to climb in and out of park equipment and other modes of transportation.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses, and community members.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed inside and outside. Exposure to cold, heat and elements of weather and nature may be encountered.

Standard work hours, must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.

D & K Products, a leader in the Midwest Turf Products Distribution Industry, is adding to its family of employees with the creation of a Warehouse Manager Position in our Cedar Rapids Location.

Requirements
- High quality communication skills
- Highly organized
- Basic Computer skills, data entry
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs

Education requirements
- Minimum 2 year Agronomy, Horticulture or Turfgrass Certificate and/or experience working in the Turfgrass Industry preferred.

Duties for the position include but are not limited to:
- Over the counter Sales/Customer Service to walk in customers
- Loading and unloading of freight
- Loading Customer pickups
- Inventory Management
- Sales Data Entry
- Scheduling outgoing delivers to our customers
- Picking orders for next day Delivery
- Warehouse organization

Start Date: Late February 2025/Early March
Starting Salary Range: $ 60,000 – 64,000, Depending on Industry experience.

Benefits Include:
- 401 K Program, Company Contribution at 3% of compensation.
- Optional Health, Dental and Eyecare Insurance,
- Paid Holidays- New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Friday after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Vacation – Paid Vacation
- Additional Incentives – available during the Interview

Please email resume to Doug Krantz at doug@dkturf.com .

Resumes will be accepted until 2/17/2025

D & K Products, a leader in the Midwest Turf Products Distribution Industry, is adding to its family of employees with the creation of a Warehouse Manager Position in our Des Moines Location.

Requirements
- High quality communication skills
- Highly organized
- Basic Computer skills, data entry
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs

Education requirements
- Minimum 2 year Agronomy, Horticulture or Turfgrass Certificate and/or experience working in the Turfgrass Industry preferred.

Duties for the position include but are not limited to:
- Over the counter Sales/Customer Service to walk in customers
- Loading and unloading of freight
- Loading Customer pickups
- Inventory Management
- Sales Data Entry
- Scheduling outgoing delivers to our customers
- Picking orders for next day Delivery
- Warehouse organization

Start Date: Late February 2025/Early March
Starting Salary Range: $ 60,000 – 64,000, Depending on Industry experience.

Benefits Include:
- 401 K Program, Company Contribution at 3% of compensation.
- Optional Health, Dental and Eyecare Insurance,
- Paid Holidays- New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Friday after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Vacation – Paid Vacation
- Additional Incentives – available during the Interview

Please email resume to Doug Krantz at doug@dkturf.com .

Resumes will be accepted until 2/17/2025

Iowa Sports Turf is hiring a Sports Field Construction Project Manager who will be responsible for managing and driving the full project life-cycle with both internal and external stakeholders through inception, design, planning, plan execution, and client follow-up. The person in this role makes decisions regarding job execution and changes and act as point of contact to communicate and clarify project scope, operations, schedule resources, and project management. This person coordinates all aspects of the job with stakeholders including engineers, general and subcontractors, subcontractors and internal management to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

The Project Manager must have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively, have keen attention to detail, and be able to problem solve while working with a diverse group of stakeholders. This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where working long hours and weekends may be necessary. The ideal candidate for this role will have education in construction management or similar, experience managing construction projects, experience working as a Construction Manager at Risk, and experience with athletic surface construction projects.

Iowa Sports Turf is a division of Musco Sports Lighting. At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While headquartered in Iowa, we are a global company providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

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Musco Sports Lighting is hiring Athletic Field Construction Technicians for spring 2025 who will be responsible for construction and renovation projects from start to finish and reporting to the project Foreman. This person will complete a wide variety of tasks required for the construction, installation, and renovation of baseball, softball, football, and other athletic playing surfaces for all levels of competition. This job requires operating construction and maintenance equipment using a wide variety of attachments, maintaining equipment, establishing layouts and elevations based on construction documents, and loading/unloading equipment to haul to and from jobsites.

Construction Technicians should have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with tournament directors, clients, and team members. This role requires a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where working long hours and weekends may be necessary.

At Musco, the industry-leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.” There is a can do, innovative spirit here. We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge. While headquartered in Iowa, we are a global company providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas and venues in more than 125 countries.

Click HERE to apply