Softball Groundskeeper - Maintenance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a Softball Groundskeeper to be responsible for the daily maintenance for Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. This includes clay, turf, and grounds maintenance (operating reel mowers; carrying out fertilization programs, spray schedules, and watering requirements; performing facility and equipment maintenance) and interacting daily with University of Florida Softball staff and student athletes.
This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree*
• One year of grounds maintenance experience*
• Knowledge of infield clay(s)/skinned areas and applicable maintenance practices
• Valid driver’s license
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, efficient individual
• Flexible individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to work schedules
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with coaching staff, coworkers, student-athletes, fans, and vendors
• Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities
• Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include some evenings, weekends, holidays

* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of education/experience requirements

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer .

THE UAA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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