Pro/Am Sports Grounds Crew Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4737977) Apply  Pro/Am Sports Grounds Crew Salary $17.00 - $32.41 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Occasional Job Number 07359KH Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 11/21/2024 Closing Date 2/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining athletic fields, stadiums, and facilities to ensure they are safe and ready for use by amateur and professional players and coaches. This includes preparing fields for workouts, games, and tournaments, as well as performing routine maintenance and inspections. Duties and Responsibilities + Field Inspections & Safety: + Inspect fields for safety issues and turf grass diseases. Ensure all facilities are clean, well-maintained, and meet safety standards. + Field Preparation: + Drag and wet down clay infields, and string and chalk infields and foul lines. + Set bases, rebuild pitching mounds, and repair home plates as needed. + Mow outfields, edge baselines, and till warning tracks. + Sift clay and add it to fields as necessary. + Maintenance of Facilities: + Maintain and operate field equipment. + Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and facilities. + Pull and spread tarps on baseball fields when needed. + Tournament Support: + Assist with trash pickup, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining the cleanliness of the stadium. + Inspect fields for safety issues and ensure sprinkler heads are properly aligned and functioning. + Staff Supervision & Training: + Assign tasks to temporary staff and contract workers. + Document and track maintenance work orders. + Train and cross-train maintenance staff in proper field care techniques. + Other Duties: Perform other related tasks as needed to ensure fields and facilities are in top condition. Education, Experience, Licensing + High school diploma or GED required. + One year of experience in athletic field maintenance or groundskeeping. + First Aid and CPR certification required within six months of hire. + Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Supplemental Information + Strong knowledge of turf care and maintenance. + Ability to operate field maintenance equipment. + Understanding of safety protocols and potential hazards in field and facility maintenance. + Ability to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. + Ability to lay out and prepare athletic fields to professional standards. Work Schedule: + Hours vary and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays based on field usage and event schedules. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 What is your highest level of education completed? + GED + High School + Associate's + Bachelor's + Master's + PhD + None of the above 02 How many years of closely related experience in the maintenance of athletic field maintenance, groundskeeping, or general maintenance do you have? + 5 or more years + 3 to 4 years + 2 to 3 years + 1 to 2 years + 0 to 1 years 03 Please describe your relevant work experience and detail any blend of education and experience from high school or GED and one year of athletic field maintenance, groundskeeping, general maintenance, or closely related experience. 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No 05 Do you have CPR and First Aid training, or the ability to obtain the training within Six (6) months of hire date? + Yes, I have CPR and First Aid training. + No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, but have the ability to obtain the training within 6 months of hire date. + No, I do not have CPR and First Aid training, nor the ability to obtain the training within 6 months of hire date. 06 The work days and hours for this position will vary to include weekends, evenings and holidays. Are you able to work this type of schedule? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email