Park Field & Grounds Specialist - Flexible Schedule

Recreation District 1 of St Tammany Parish -- Pelican Park; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreation District 1 of St. Tammany Parish – Pelican Park is seeking a Park Crew / Field and Grounds Maintenance worker to maintain athletic fields, grounds, and facilities at Pelican Park.

The role involves mowing, trimming, turf maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, and cleanliness, with a focus on safety and public spaces. The position requires a 40-hour workweek with possible weekends, holidays, tournaments, and special events; overtime may be required based on seasonal conditions and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in parks and grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to learn operation of park equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields, grounds, parking areas, and common areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Perform daily safety inspections of fields, equipment, and facilities.
• Prepare athletic fields for games, practices, tournaments, and events.
• Operate mowing, trimming, landscaping, and ground-maintenance equipment.
• Assist with turf maintenance, irrigation, and landscaping.
• Assist with facility cleaning and event setup and breakdown.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowing equipment

Weed eater

Tractors

Chainsaws

Power tools

Job description

Recreation District 1 of St. Tammany Parish – Pelican Park is seeking a Park Crew / Field and Grounds Maintenance worker to maintain athletic fields, grounds, and facilities at Pelican Park.

The role involves mowing, trimming, turf maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, and cleanliness, with a focus on safety and public spaces. The position requires a 40-hour workweek with possible weekends, holidays, tournaments, and special events; overtime may be required based on seasonal conditions and