BALLFIELD GROUNDSKEEPER

Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment 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. Additional Information The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILLCNICNAFEEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.