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Government Jobs lists this Athletic Field Groundskeeper - Hourly opportunity in leonardtown, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleUnder the direction of the Parks Division, this position will be responsible for the execution of all field and landscape maintenance tasks in order to ensure a safe and pristine playing surface.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions of this job include:Assist in the preparation of the playing fields for game use by grooming field, chalking, painting, and marking designation boxes.Performs general clean-up of grounds and facilities including restrooms, dugouts, parking lots, and all open use areas.Performs all other tasks as needs are identified and as assigned.Operate and maintain all equipment in a safe manner.Always conducts oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks department.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include:Must be able to take direction.Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneeling for long periods of time.Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. is required.Must be able to work around dust, fumes, and odors.Must have the ability to work outdoors.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools.Vision - must be able to read printed instructions.Exposure to vegetation that can cause punctures, biting insects, wildlife, off-leash dogs.Education and ExperienceThe education and experience required for this position include:High school diploma or G.E.D.Additional Requirements:Must pass a pre-employment physical examination prior to employment.Must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver's license.Position is classified as safety sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing.Physical and Environmental Conditions:Work requires constant physical effort including some lifting or handling of heavy tools or materials of 50 pounds or more. Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., extreme outdoor weather conditions, citizen questions or complaints.*The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Worksite address
leonardtown, MD, 20650, US
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