Description

Come be a part of our award-winning, nationally accredited Parks and Recreation team! There are a variety of Parks and Facility Maintenance opportunities within the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Explore the possibilities below and make your selections within the application.

It takes a lot to maintain all 105 Springfield-Greene County Park Board locations, ranging from neighborhood parks, multi-use recreational facilities, natural resource areas, special use facilities and aquatic facilities. Our departmental maintenance staff work daily to contribute to the care and beautification of over 3,200 acres of park property. You will find maintenance staff in all divisions of the award-winning park system. Every year the Park Board hires seasonal and temporary staff to assist in making all facets of the operation function. This extra help is key in the delivery of all the programs that are offered, most of which occur in the spring, summer and fall.

The Park Operations division is the primary division within Parks dedicated to the maintenance and upkeep of our neighborhood and regional parks, athletic facilities and aquatic facilities. You will find Park Operations staff maintaining our pools, ball fields, trails, structures, pavilions, playground equipment, trees, botanical gardens, and more. Many opportunities are available within the division for candidates that already possess relevant skills and experience as well as those just starting out that are willing work hard and want to learn new skills.

Maintenance staff can also be found at other Park Board locations including family centers, the Dickerson Park Zoo, Jordan Valley Park and Ice Park, and special facilities like Rutledge Wilson Farm Park, Lake Springfield Park, Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center, and more. A variety of positions are available for people interested in making a positive contribution to our amazing parks system!

• Grounds Maintenance: Landscaping, planting, propagating and maintaining shrubs, flowers, and trees in parks. Mowing, weed-eating, and edging with various equipment; may include tree care equipment. Picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, and other basic park maintenance duties as needed.

Interested in a landscaping or grounds maintenance assignment at any of our golf courses Click here.

• Pool Maintenance: Clean bathhouses and vacuum pools at various outdoor pools. Assists in the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of pool locations.

• General Construction: Assist team members in the construction and maintenance of Park facilities throughout the system. Operate a variety of trucks and equipment as needed.

• Turf and Ball Field Maintenance: Mowing, weed-eating, maintenance and preparation of sports fields at various athletic complexes.

• General Labor: Picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, and other basic park maintenance duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Entry level position, no experience is required.

PREFERRED

• Depending on the assignment, specific knowledge of proper equipment use.

Licensing/Certification

• If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Functions

To review the Parks and Facility Laborer job description, click here.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Come be a part of our award-winning, nationally accredited Parks and Recreation team! There are a variety of Parks and Facility Maintenance opportunities within the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Explore the possibilities below and make your selections within the application. It takes a lot to maintain all 105 Springfield-Greene County Park Board locations, ranging from neighborhood parks, multi-use recreational facilities, natural resource areas, special use facilities and aquatic facilities. Our departmental maintenance staff work daily to contribute to the care and beautification of over 3,200 acres of park property. You will find maintenance staff in all divisions of the award-winning park system. Every year the Park Board hires seasonal and temporary staff to assist in making all facets of the operation function. This extra help is key in the delivery of all the programs that are offered, most of which occur in the spring, summer and fall. The Park Operations division is the primary division within Parks dedicated to the maintenance and upkeep of our neighborhood and regional parks, athletic facilities and aquatic facilities. You will find Park Operations staff maintaining our pools, ball fields, trails, structures, pavilions, playground equipment, trees, botanical gardens, and more. Many opportunities are available within the division for candidates that already possess relevant skills and experience as well as those just starting out that are willing work hard and want to learn new skills. Maintenance staff can also be found at other Park Board locations including family centers, the Dickerson Park Zoo, Jordan Valley Park and Ice Park, and special facilities like Rutledge Wilson Farm Park, Lake Springfield Park, Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center, and more. A variety of positions are available for people interested in making a positive contribution to our amazing parks system! Grounds Maintenance: Landscaping, planting, propagating and maintaining shrubs, flowers, and trees in parks. Mowing, weed-eating, and edging with various equipment; may include tree care equipment. Picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, and other basic park maintenance duties as needed. Interested in a landscaping or grounds maintenance assignment at any of our golf courses Click here. Pool Maintenance: Clean bathhouses and vacuum pools at various outdoor pools. Assists in the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of pool locations. General Construction: Assist team members in the construction and maintenance of Park facilities throughout the system. Operate a variety of trucks and equipment as needed. Turf and Ball Field Maintenance: Mowing, weed-eating, maintenance and preparation of sports fields at various athletic complexes. General Labor: Picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, and other basic park maintenance duties. Qualifications and Requirements Experience, Education, and Training. Entry level position, no experience is required. PREFERRED - Depending on the assignment, specific knowledge of proper equipment use. Licensing/ Certification. If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Functions To review the Parks and Facility Laborer job description, click here. Other Requirements

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