Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker

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 Compensation: $19.05 (New Hire)

Job:  Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker (10)
Department: Sports Field
Job Type: Full-Time; Seasonal; 40 hours per week; weekends and holidays required, overtime when required; Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $19.05/hour (New Hire)
Duration: March 6 – November 18, 2023
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, free parking on site
Work Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035

The Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker will report to the Director of Grounds and the Sports Field Manager and will work with other members of the crew to maintain the surfaces of the athletic playing fields, including both natural grass and artificial turf, and assist with daily ball field preparation. The Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker will be required to work on-site, outdoors and on weekends and holidays. 
 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Work with the Randall’s Island Sports Field crew to assist with daily turf maintenance including, mowing, seeding, fertilizing, watering, leveling, laying sod, removing debris and ball field dragging
  • Assist with a variety of projects which can include, aeration, hydro-seeding, drainage, and maintenance building renovation
  • Operate hand tools such as pole saws, loppers, hand saws, rakes, tampers, and shovels
  • Operate equipment such as push mowers, weed whackers, hedge trimmers, and backpack leaf blowers
  • Operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, and commercial mowers
  • Ensure all equipment is secured and well-maintained, including, washing, greasing, fueling, and arranging for service of equipment
  • Assist other departments, when needed
  • Perform other general tasks as assigned
    This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
     

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather, under strenuous conditions
  • Ability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays
  • Ability to use light power equipment and hand tools
  • Ability to perform physical labor; must be able to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to collaborate and creative positive working relationships
  • Motivated and punctual, able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in golf course and/or turf maintenance 
  • Familiarity with basic sports field setups/layout including baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse
  • Good communication skills
  • Valid Driver License
     

Contact Information

Randall's Island Park Alliance
Website: Apply Online