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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.