Senior Parks Caretaker

Senior Parks Caretaker

Salary

$36,836.80 - $56,908.80 Annually

Location

Springfield, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

011626

Department

Parks

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is seeking a qualified, motivated candidate to fill our Senior Parks Caretaker openings.

The Senior Parks Caretaker will serve as a working leader supervising the day-to-day operations of full-time, temporary and/or seasonal staff in the specialized care and maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment demanded by more complex park assignments.

The Parks Department employees Senior Parks Caretakers at several of our parks locations. Locations include; Cooper Baseball Sports Complex, Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, Killian Sports Complex, Meador Sports Complex, Ewing Sports Complex, and Jordan Valley Park

The hours will vary with evening and weekend work required frequently during the softball season. The schedule can vary depending on the assignment.

Benefits include:

• Generous paid leave
• Paid pension retirement
• Paid health insurance
• and MUCH MORE!
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About the Springfield-Greene County Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide the very best in parks and recreation facilities, programs, events, and services to our community. In doing so, we will make a positive impact on the overall quality of life, health, environmental, social, and economic aspects for our resident families and visitors alike. Our Park Board has been the recipient of the National Recreation and Park Associations Gold Medal Award and is proud to be accredited. Our Park Board was recently inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Two years of experience in general maintenance of commercial grounds with some experience over sports complexes/ball fields or specialized horticulture park or related work environmental depending on departmental assignment.
• Due to the Senior Parks Caretaker position serving in both the Turf Management and Landscape/Forestry sections of Parks, candidate experience must be commensurate with current vacancy.

Licensing/Certification

• Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.
• A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the probationary period.
• Some assignments require the driver to have the ability to operate a vehicle with airbrakes;
• A pesticide applicators license is preferred but not required.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits

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The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of see resume will not be accepted.

• I understand.

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How many years of experience do you have in general maintenance of commercial grounds?

• I do not have any experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

03

Please describe your experience over sports complexes/ball fields or related work.

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This positions hours may fluctuate and will include weekends and evenings, especially during softball season. Are you comfortable with this schedule?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Springfield (MO)

Address 840 N Boonville

Springfield, Missouri, 65802

Phone 417-864-1607

Website https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Jobs