Ballfield Groundskeeper

Full Job Description

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 position is to ensure the efficient operation of the ground's maintenance and upkeep of all the ballfields and surrounding areas on a regular basis.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: The incumbent must have knowledge of grounds upkeep, 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 palaces, 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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.

As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

Responsible for the up keep and maintenance of softball fields, multi-purpose 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.

Grage and mark fields in accordance with appropriate specifications. Drive a tractor to perform 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, backhoe and grading blade.

Mow 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, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks and other such locations, using hand tools such as edger, shovel, hoe, rake and other types of specialized hand tools.

Performs 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 areas 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.