Park Grounds & Turf Technician

City of Sioux Falls; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sioux Falls seeks an innovative, service-oriented Park Caretaker at Sherman Park, a premier softball complex recognized for excellence. You will maintain athletic fields, park properties, and facilities, with duties spanning irrigation, groundskeeping, equipment operation, and event support.

Ideal candidates bring turf management or horticulture experience, plus the ability to train and supervise temporary crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year of grounds maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in park management or related field preferred.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Within 6 months of hire, licensed for pesticide/insecticide application by SD Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, care for, and maintain park properties, rights-of-way, irrigation, and facilities such as shelters, playgrounds, athletic facilities, and park buildings.
• May serve as Park Caretaker as needed or assigned.
• Trim and remove trees; conduct annual tree surveys for disease/damage.
• Care for grounds: trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and golf course greens and rough.
• Prepare grounds and facilities for large crowds, events, and tournaments; assist event organizers and the public.
• Coordinate temporary crews and communicate performance concerns to supervisors.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on park equipment and machinery including trucks, tractors, mowers, irrigation systems, and filtration systems.
• Perform snow and ice control procedures including plowing, sanding, and spreading deicing chemicals.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the position.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Tree care

Equipment operation

Irrigation systems

Public event setup

Mechanical ability

Pesticide application knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in park management or related field preferred

Tools

Trucks

Tractors

Mowers

Irrigation equipment

Job description

The City of Sioux Falls seeks an innovative, service-oriented Park Caretaker at Sherman Park, a premier softball complex recognized for excellence. You will maintain athletic fields, park properties, and facilities, with duties spanning irrigation, groundskeeping, equipment operation, and event support.

Ideal candidates bring turf management or horticulture experience, plus the ability to train and supervise temporary crews.