Grounds & Landscape, Athletic Field Maintenance

Job Title: Grounds & Landscape, Athletic Field Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non Exempt (Hourly)

Department: Grounds

Position Summary: Perform a variety of work in the general landscaping around IMGA Campus.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains campus landscape and turf fields by pulling weeds, trimming trees and hedges, blowing pavement areas, cleaning drains, planting seasonal plants and general landscape related tasks.
• Cuts lawn using hand, power or riding mower; trims and edges around walks, flower beds, walls, etc.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Cleaning and pressure washing.
• Weed control inside and outside of facility.
• Ensure the venue is safe, that all potential hazards are fixed.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• One year of experience in grounds keeping, or related work
• Have the ability to work well with others and to work outside.
• Working knowledge of lawn equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in grounds keeping position
• Experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Bilingual

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Background Requirements

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug check upon offer