Sports Complex Field Maintenance

The City of Ankeny has a need for individuals who are interested in helping maintain the 124-acre sports complex fields and grounds.

Maintenance laborer - $18.50/hour;
No benefits.

Hours:

7:00 AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Friday

Position will begin March 2026 and ends November 30, 2026. Pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and background check required.

Questions may be directed to Elliott Josephson, Sports Facilities Superintendent at 515‑963‑3577.

Please complete an employment application online enyiowa.gov as soon as possible. Applications accepted until filled.

• Field Maintenance:
  Aeration, fertilization, sodding, seeding, construction and irrigation repair. Painting and chalking fields.
• Mowing soccer, baseball, softball, and football fields.
• Setting up fields for tournaments.
• Working softball and baseball tournaments.
• Event clean-up, changing garbage cans, and cleaning bathrooms.

• Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver's license.
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

• Works in field environment
• Periodically requires weekend, holiday and evening hours.
• Performs outside work in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Operates equipment having varying degrees of noise and vibration.

• Must be insurable.
• Must be sighted.
• Must be able to hear normal conversation.
• Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, stoop, walk and climb stairs.
• Must be able to work in wet or dry trenches.
• Must be able to move up and down ladders and walk over uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds and carries for short distances.
• Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.