Athletic Field Equipment Operator I

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,854 - 39,038; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Equipment Operator I to maintain athletic fields and facilities within the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department. The role operates light to medium machinery to support park maintenance and groundskeeping across the city’s parks and parkways.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience; all applicants must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. A valid Class A CDL is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience required.
• Drug screening and criminal background check required.
• Equal Opportunity Employer statement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, mows, trims, and maintains fields and grounds.
• Operates tractors with hydraulic lifts, arm reach mowers or other attached accessories.
• Operates such equipment as bobcat with all attachments; backhoe, highloader and mowers.
• Removes snow and ice from park facilities. Trims trees and hauls trash and debris to the landfill.
• Supervises prison work release inmates occasionally.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Flexibility in schedule

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Bobcat

Mowers

Backhoe

Job description

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Equipment Operator I to maintain athletic fields and facilities within the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department. The role operates light to medium machinery to support park maintenance and groundskeeping across the city’s parks and parkways.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience; all applicants must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. A valid Class A CDL is preferred but not required.