Equipment Operator
Job Details
K & C Grounds Maintenance, Inc is one of the leading athletic field service contractors in Maryland. As a member of the Sports Field Managers Association, we have been maintaining and renovating athletic fields for over 15 years. The scope of our services is athletic field maintenance, renovation, and construction. This will typically range from baseball, soccer, and football fields - in addition to working on golf courses.
We currently operate out of Cockeysville, MD with the majority of our properties within an hour drive or less from the shop in Cockeysville.
We are seeking an experienced and professional individual to operate specialized machinery and be a significant part of our crew in the field. We are looking for someone who can produce quality work and be a mainstay in our maintenance & renovations operations. This position is for someone who wants to be in the field, doing the high-level work, rather than assisting on the back end in the office. This is a position where input and feedback are desired to assist the Sports Turf Operations Manager in his planning. The position can be tailored to the individual’s strengths while also training their weaknesses.
The candidate will have the following responsibilities:
- Produce high quality work that meets K&C’s standard and satisfies the client
- Operate specialized machinery
- Drive trucks/trailers
- Carry out standard turfgrass maintenance practices
- Contribute to special projects ranging from baseball renovations to golf course aerifications
- Report to the Sports Turf Operations Manager and provide input
Job Benefits
K & C Grounds offers:
Health Benefits (including medical & dental insurance coverage)
Retirement Plan & company matching
Paid vacation and holidays
Weekends off
Uniforms, PPE, and Safety gear provided
A significant opportunity to offer input & contribute to the company
Continuous professional development, training, and growth
Job Requirements
Multiple years of turfgrass operations in either the sports turf or golf course industry
Experience operating specialized machinery, especially tractors and skid steers
Experience driving trucks/trailers
High amount of turfgrass industry experience and turfgrass knowledge.
Individual must be responsible and punctual
A valid driver's license
DOT physical (can be acquired post hire)