Athletic Field Maintenance

Athletic Field Maintenance

Whitney Sports Complex

Highlights

Delivering quality park and recreation opportunities to our community is serious work and serious fun! St. Cloud Park & Recreation is looking for positive people from all backgrounds to maintain Whitney Sports Complex, the sports headquarters of the St. Cloud Area! This is a great opportunity for someone to grow, develop new skills, gain experience, and learn what it takes to keep our green spaces in tip-top shape for our community. Training, uniforms, and equipment provided.

Flexible schedule

Spend time outside and have fun

Make a difference in the community

Pay

• $15-17 per hour
• Pay rate based on qualifications and experience
• Part-Time, Seasonal, Not Benefit Eligible

Hours of Work

• Typical shifts are 7 am-3:30 pm, 25-40 hours a week
• Occasional weekend hours required for tournaments and special events
• Position runs early May through late September for peak season and occasional hours in April and October/November.
• Hours may be limited by inclement weather.

Typical Duties Performed

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Mow grass, rake leaves, and pick up brush and branches.
• Turf management such as field mowing, aerating, fertilizing, top dressing, edging, and weed spraying.
• Maintain athletic activity areas through general field maintenance, including pre-game field preparations and post-game preparations, including infield dragging, base placement, chalking/painting of lines, home plate, and mound repairs.
• Maintain park fences, dugouts, bleachers, drinking fountains, sidewalks, restrooms, and general repairs.
• Assure the park and fields are kept neat and orderly by picking up garbage and replacing bags in the receptacles.
• Perform daily maintenance of machines, including washing and greasing of mowers, trailers, and trucks.
• Perform building maintenance work, painting, and repair of permanent structures.
• Open and close the facility safely and securely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What is needed to apply for this job?

• Job seekers should be age 18 or older
• Valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license, or equivalent out-of-state license, with no moving violation suspensions or revocations (including DUI) within the one-year period prior to the date of appointment (suspensions for parking-related offenses excluded)
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and turn and use fine motor skills and manual dexterity
• Ability to work in all weather conditions experienced throughout the summer months

You May Be a Great Fit if You Have:

• Ability to complete tasks without supervision
• Knowledge of soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and/or ultimate frisbee field standards regarding the setup and marking of athletic fields for the games
• Good knowledge of lawn and grounds care
• One (1) or more years of experience running small engine equipment such as lawnmowers, weed whips, blowers, and other equipment as necessary
• Responsible work attitude, as well as reliable, organized work habits
• Working ability to understand and follow direction
• Working ability to communicate effectively with the public and enforce the park rules

Here’s what staff members have said about working at Whitney Recreation Center & Sports Complex:

“I love the various jobs we do, from field dragging, to mowing, to using lasers to square up/measure soccer fields and ball fields.”

“I appreciate the flexibility of scheduling time for me to work, and they understand that we have other things we may need to take care of.”

Located in central Minnesota, Whitney Recreation Center & Sports Complex serves as the recreation hub for the St. Cloud area. St. Cloud Park & Recreation offers activities for all ages at Whitney, from basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and a walking track and fitness room indoors, to baseball, softball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and special events outdoors. Whitney Recreation Center & Sports Complex employs an average of 5 full-time supervisory year-round employees, 20 part-time year-round employees, and 40 part-time seasonal employees. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1833/Park-Recreation!

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are the first and last dates you are available for work?
• List the days and hours available for work.
• How many hours per week are you interested in working?
• List equipment that you have used competently that would be beneficial to the position you are applying for.

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Cloud, MN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17