Sports Field Maintenance Worker year-round

Job Details

Location:

Overland Park, KS 66221

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Blue Valley Recreation Commission (BVRC) is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join our team as a Full-Time Maintenance Worker at our premier 27-field sports complex. This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits that plays a key role in providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for thousands of athletes, families, and visitors each year.

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour

• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Typical work schedule when not assigned evening or weekend shifts is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Must participate in snow removal operations during winter weather events.

As a Maintenance Worker, you'll help maintain the sports complex grounds, facilities, and equipment by:

• Preparing athletic fields, including lining/chalking fields, setting bases, and assisting with game and event setup.
• Maintaining restrooms and ensuring facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Performing repairs and upkeep on fences, dugouts, bleachers, lighting, and other site amenities.
• Operating and maintaining hand and power equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, sprayers, and other grounds maintenance tools.
• Supporting winter operations, including snow and ice removal.
• Operate equipment (training provided):
  • Tractors for dragging fields and setting up pitching mounds.
  • Loaders for sweeping concrete and plowing snow.
  • Trucks for pulling trailers and operating snow plows and salt spreaders.

• Qualified applicants must be at least 18yrs old and possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
• General knowledge and experience with operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment, tractors, implements, and hand tools.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• The candidate must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and maintain a valid driver license.