This position is located with the Fitness and Sports Branch of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, NAS Pensacola, Florida. The primary purpose of this postion is to enusre the effiecient operation of the grounds maintenance and upkeep of all the ballfields and surrounding areas on a regular basis.

Duties

Responsible for the up keep and maintenance of softball fields, multipurpose athletic complex, football/soccer fields and the surrounding areas. Must be able to operate a variety of ground maintenance equipment to encourage and control grass growth, sodding and reseeding, fertilizing and spraying chemicals to discourage undesirable growths. Drag and mark fields in accordance with appropriate specifications Drive a tractor to preform grass cutting, ground maintenance and dragging of the infields. May be assisted by ballfield maintenance laborers. Operates gas and diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including a gang real mower, off-set counter-balanced rotary mower zero turn mower, 3 wheeler hydro rake, sweeper, aerator, fertilizer spreader, front end loader, back hoe and grading blade. Mows grounds at designated cuts; removes debris, dead grass, leaves and keeps assigned areas clean, presentable, and as attractive as possible. Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around building, fences, tress, shrubbery, sidewalks and other such locations, using hand tools such as edger, shovel, hoe, rake and other types of specialized hand tools. Preforms preventative maintenance on gas and diesel powered machinery and other types of mechanical equipment and hand tools used to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities. Ensures area are policed and that trash and garbage are disposed of properly. Incumbent performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory/managerial personnel, and may be required to work at other MWR facilities on occasion or as needs may arise.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Qualifications

The incumbent must have knowledge of grounds upkeep, maintenance tasks and methods related to basic ballfield maintenance tasks and methods related to basic ballfield maintenance. Must be skilled in maintaining and preparing various ballfield features, for general use and scheduled events. Must have basic motor vehicle operator skills and license. A high degree of skill is needed to maneuver driver operated machinery in small places, tight, confined spaces, and in a small turning radius. A high degree of manual skill and prior work experience is required to work safely with powered hand tools, and hand tools used to do cleaning, and maintenance of grounds and facilities. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and accomplish work independently and with minimal supervision.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAS Pensacola 450 Radford Blvd Bldg 4143 Pensacola, FL 32508 US
• Name: Kimberly Hicks
• Email: [email protected]