Job Description

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : 210 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 00605
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous


Function
The City of Ankeny has a need for an individual for a summer internship. The internship is intended to provide on the job experience for those interested in helping maintain the sports complex fields and grounds in the Park & Recreation Department.
This is a paid internship, $17.00/hour , 40 hours per week for thirteen weeks to begin May 19, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025.
Questions may be directed to Elliott Josephson, Sports Facilities Superintendent at 515-963-3577 or

Applications will be taken until the position is filled . Please complete an employment application online as soon as possible. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific duties shall include, but not limited to:
  • Clay work including infield skin, mounds, and home plate.
  • Turf work including fertilizer and pesticide applications, mowing, and edging.
• All cultural practices including mowing, irrigation, aerification, topdressing, deep tine, slicing, etc.
• Basic equipment maintenance.
• Irrigation scheduling and repair.
• Wear management.

Entry Requirements and Skills

• All applicants will be considered; however, preference will be given to current students majoring in Sports Turf or Golf Course Management.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must maintain a valid Iowa drivers' license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Outdoor setting, extreme weather conditions.

This position is not eligible for health benefits but may be eligible for IPERS. IPERS eligibility and participation will begin once an employee earns $1,000 or more in two consecutive quarters and will continue for the duration of employment. City of Ankeny, IA

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer internship, Outdoor,

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