Director Sod Farm Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview

This position plays an important role in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained parks, athletic fields, and public spaces for residents, visitors, and community events. Through hands-on maintenance, attention to detail, and teamwork, this role helps support recreation programs, enhances the appearance of City facilities, and contributes to the overall experience of the community. The work performed in this position helps ensure City grounds remain functional, attractive, and ready for everyday use and special events alike.

Position Functions

Prepare City facilities for community use, programs and events. May be solely responsible for the maintenance and care of turf areas during events. Must be able to interact with the public when necessary.

• Prepare, mow and edge turf area facilities for programs, community use and events.
• Assist in the maintenance of facility areas.
• Operate miscellaneous specialized turf equipment, farm-style tractor, mowers and City vehicles.
• Apply fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides as directed.
• May work in greenhouse production of annual and perennials plants.
• Ensure safe and proper use of tools and equipment. Transport equipment to Fleet Maintenance according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Perform maintenance duties to include mowing, shoveling, laying of sod, digging ditches and duties as directed. Identify and inform manager of insects, diseases and nutrient deficiencies within the turf.
• Assist with Leisure Services Department projects and events as assigned.
• Install and repair irrigation systems throughout the facility.
• Responsible for the proper care of turf field maintenance to include grooming infields, and sports fields for all programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year experience with landscape maintenance equipment in a commercial environment.
• Able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments, which includes any Sunday, holiday, evening, and weekend, and be flexible to work any shift.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in ball field care and maintenance.
• Six (6) months horticultural experience to include knowledge of various plant materials, trees and annuals.
• Six (6) months experience with irrigation maintenance.
• Experience in greenhouse or nursery operations.
• Experience operating trucks, small rollers, tractors and similar turf equipment.
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Supplemental Information

Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and a criminal background screening. Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12). Position is considered at-risk for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/ declination of vaccination form is required. If selected, post-offer essential functions assessment is required to evaluate the ability to safely meet the physical demands of the job. Your Service Earns Our Support. We proudly offer additional benefits to our veterans at no cost to help you access and navigate VA benefits and more. Join a team that values you and your service!