POSITION: Groundskeeper 1

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

REPORTS TO: Grounds Manager

FLSA STATUS: Part-time/Hourly/Non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Turf grass maintenance

• Day-to-day operation of landscape maintenance contract as well as landscaping at each of the ASM-managed facilities

• Monitors TruGreen Chemlawn fertilizer and pesticide chemical applications

• Helps with record keeping of equipment maintenance.

• Works special events at Jacksonville Stadium and practice fields.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have attention to detail.

• Must have good oral communication skills.

• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

• Must be results driven.

• Must have good organizational skills.

• Must be proficient in handling and controlling powered turf maintenance equipment (reel mowers, utility carts, tractors, top dresser, and hand tools) and to perform minor maintenance on same

• Must be familiar with basic sport field layouts, field painting, irrigation repairs and minor equipment maintenance.

• Must be highly motivated and able to lead staff in carrying out working assignments.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

  Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree of Certification in Turfgrass or Landscape Management preferred; or three year minimum equivalent experience with High School Diploma or GED required

• Fertilizer/Pesticide application knowledge required.

• Understanding of MSDS and applicable laws related to pesticide applications.

• Must be able to read and understand fertilizer and chemical labels, MSDS sheets and applicable laws related to pesticide applications.

  Computer Skills

• Operate a personal computer using Windows and Microsoft Office software.

• Operate standard office equipment including copier, printer, and fax machine.

  Other Qualifications

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• High noise level

• Work performed outside 90% of the time and subject to adverse weather conditions.

• In and out of doors several times a day

• Exposure to heat and cold, dust pollen and fumes

• Required to utilize protective equipment as may be needed for the specific task.

  Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

• Requires extensive physical effort: continuous standing, bending, lifting (up to 100 lbs.)

• Exposure to hazards of field maintenance chemicals – pesticides, etc.

• Constant reaching, standing, walking, and stooping.

• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination

• Must be able to read signs and follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to hear sufficiently to clearly hear voices, alarms, bells, and horns and to distinguish color.

To Apply

Apply at- https://www.jaxevents.com/p/about/employment

External link:

Recruiter- Sonya Br

ASM Global Jacksonville

300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd

Jacksonville FL 32202

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact

904-630-3900

ASM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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