What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epic Sports Field and Ballfield Maintenance Laborers position at Provo City Corporation?
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***OPEN FILE RECRUITMENT***[Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]
These are laborer positions needed seasonally by the Parks Maintenance Division of the Provo City Parks and Recreation Department. Laborers will be assigned to the Epic Sports park or other sport and ballfields as needed.
Provo Parks & Recreation is one of a handful of premier parks & recreation departments in the United States. It received the National Gold Medal Award as the nation's top-ranked parks & recreation agency for 2021 and was recently named “Best of Utah.” The Department is also CAPRA accredited, an honor claimed by only a couple of hundred parks & recreation agencies out of 10,000 nationally. All these highest-level services and accomplishments are a hallmark of our world-class team members. If this sounds like your ideal workplace, we invite you to apply.
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What is the compensation?
Pay Rate: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour (depending upon skill level and experience). Payment will be direct deposit.
What will I do?
- Drag, rake, and chalk dirt infields for youth baseball and softball programs.
- Perform a variety of sports field maintenance tasks including Mowing, edging, topdressing, aerating, fertilizing, and irrigation repair.
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Assist with running weekend tournaments as needed.
- Clean restrooms and pick up debris.
- Operate trucks, four wheelers, or small tractors.
- Assist in field layout and painting.
- Assist other crew members as needed and perform other related work as required.
What do I need to apply?
- Sufficient knowledge, training, and/or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Valid, lawful driver license.
What is the schedule?
Duration of Positions is approximately March 1 through November 1, 2025. Schedule varies Monday through Sunday and will be determined by supervisor. Must be flexible to work some weekends with tournaments, special events, or preventative maintenance, as directed.
What are the physical/environmental factors?
This work requires strenuous physical labor; walking; bending; reaching; lifting (up to 70 lbs.); and exposure to adverse weather conditions and some pesticides. Applicants must have sufficient physical strength and agility to perform the work.
What is the selection process?
This is an open file posting. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted for any positions available at that time. They will remain on file for a minimum of 60 days. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
Why Provo City?
Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking, together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. Visit
provo.gov
to learn more!
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Salary : $16 - $20
