What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turf Maintenance Summer Staff position at City of Ames?
JOB
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for temporary Turf Maintenance Summer Staff. Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work from May through November 2025, with flexible days and hours, averaging between 20-40 hours per week.Turf Maintenance Summer Staff are accountable to the Turf Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Parks Maintenance Workers, and adjunctly accountable to the Parks and Facilities Superintendent and the Parks and Recreation Director.Open until filled.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Homewood Golf Course Turf Maintenance: This position will perform general golf course and landscape maintenance. Duties include mowing and string trimming turf, tree trimming and chipping of debris, gardening, garbage and debris cleanup, small construction projects and other duties assigned. The primary work location is 401 East 20th Street, but work will take place throughout the City's Parks and other City facilities as needed. Work hours and days are flexible, typically Monday - Friday between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM (work hours include 30-minute unpaid lunch), and Saturday – Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM.Parks and Right of Way Mowing & Maintenance: These positions will assist in maintaining the turf in the Parks, and Right of Way areas. Duties include mowing and string trimming of turf, cleaning, minor equipment maintenance, sharpening of mower blades as necessary, tree trimming and chipping of debris, gardening, general landscape maintenance, garbage and debris cleanup. Secondary duties may include small construction, playground maintenance, and other assigned duties. The primary work location is 319 East 9th Street, but work will take place throughout the City's Parks and other City facilities as needed. Work hours are typically scheduled Monday - Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM (work hours include 30-minute unpaid lunch), with flexibility on the number of days and hours per day worked, as mutually agreeable.Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Professional Expectations: Understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendorsMaintain an exceptional level of safety. All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by the City.Safety footwear is required, but not provided by the city.Maintain a professional appearance per written policy at all times while on site.Maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.Physical Characteristics of Work: Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 10 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds.Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws or mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside and/or outside and includes being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin, oils, may be required to wear a respirator, may work in confined spaces, darkness or poor lighting conditions, trenches, and/or isolation.Equipment Essential to the Job: A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, aerial boom trucks, end loaders and backhoes; a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules; a variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment including tape measures, scales, levels, and squares; a variety of general purpose maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and chemicals, and extension cords; various welding equipment; hydraulic, air, and water hoses; power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors, pumps, screwdrivers, and wrenches; a variety of safety equipment and clothing including dust filters, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, and gas monitors; personal computers and peripheral equipment; some office and audio-visual equipment including telephones, intercoms, calculators, video cassette players, televisions, and inspection equipment.Selection Process: The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check and motor vehicle record check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for temporary Turf Maintenance Summer Staff. Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work from May through November 2025, with flexible days and hours, averaging between 20-40 hours per week.Turf Maintenance Summer Staff are accountable to the Turf Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Parks Maintenance Workers, and adjunctly accountable to the Parks and Facilities Superintendent and the Parks and Recreation Director.Open until filled.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Homewood Golf Course Turf Maintenance: This position will perform general golf course and landscape maintenance. Duties include mowing and string trimming turf, tree trimming and chipping of debris, gardening, garbage and debris cleanup, small construction projects and other duties assigned. The primary work location is 401 East 20th Street, but work will take place throughout the City's Parks and other City facilities as needed. Work hours and days are flexible, typically Monday - Friday between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM (work hours include 30-minute unpaid lunch), and Saturday – Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM.Parks and Right of Way Mowing & Maintenance: These positions will assist in maintaining the turf in the Parks, and Right of Way areas. Duties include mowing and string trimming of turf, cleaning, minor equipment maintenance, sharpening of mower blades as necessary, tree trimming and chipping of debris, gardening, general landscape maintenance, garbage and debris cleanup. Secondary duties may include small construction, playground maintenance, and other assigned duties. The primary work location is 319 East 9th Street, but work will take place throughout the City's Parks and other City facilities as needed. Work hours are typically scheduled Monday - Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM (work hours include 30-minute unpaid lunch), with flexibility on the number of days and hours per day worked, as mutually agreeable.Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Professional Expectations: Understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendorsMaintain an exceptional level of safety. All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by the City.Safety footwear is required, but not provided by the city.Maintain a professional appearance per written policy at all times while on site.Maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.Physical Characteristics of Work: Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 10 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds.Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws or mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside and/or outside and includes being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin, oils, may be required to wear a respirator, may work in confined spaces, darkness or poor lighting conditions, trenches, and/or isolation.Equipment Essential to the Job: A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, aerial boom trucks, end loaders and backhoes; a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules; a variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment including tape measures, scales, levels, and squares; a variety of general purpose maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and chemicals, and extension cords; various welding equipment; hydraulic, air, and water hoses; power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors, pumps, screwdrivers, and wrenches; a variety of safety equipment and clothing including dust filters, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, and gas monitors; personal computers and peripheral equipment; some office and audio-visual equipment including telephones, intercoms, calculators, video cassette players, televisions, and inspection equipment.Selection Process: The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check and motor vehicle record check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
