Athletic Fields Maintenance

Job Title

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. Facilities M-3 Scale

Department: Facilities

Length of Contract: 12 months

Qualifications: Free of health problems that would inhibit lifting and working outdoors. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities. SC Driver's License High School Diploma or equivalent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Director of Facilities

Job Summary

Maintain athletic fields and grounds

Performance Responsibilities

Maintains and cares for athletic fields and surrounding grounds. Stripes all athletic and band fields, competition and practice. Maintains and cleans striping machines. Maintains and monitors inventory of striping paint and supplies. Possess the ability to keep records, and to carry out detailed instructions. Cuts athletic fields and surrounding grounds. Utilizes zero turn mowers and reel mowers of all sizes and styles. Responsible to provide simple maintenance for lawn equipment including back lap and adjust reel mower. Performs trimming, pruning, edging, blowing and weed management. Uses sprays and/or dust chemicals on flowers, shrubs, and trees to control insects, fungi, and other pests. Collects and disposes of leaves and refuse. Operates trucks, loaders, tractors, hand power equipment such as tillers and other equipment in connection with the above duties. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Building and Grounds Supervisor.

Physical Conditions & Work Requirements

Requires the ability to perform strenuous manual labor requiring considerable walking, lifting, reaching, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and carrying. Must be able to frequently lift 10-50 lbs. and occasionally move up to 100 lbs. Works with paints classified as hazardous materials on a routine basis. Working with and around loud power equipment on a regular basis. The employee may be subject to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, extreme heat and cold. Working hours shall be flexible with some occasional weekend work required.

Evaluation

There will be a yearly written evaluation based on the performance of responsibilities. Additionally, periodic interim evaluations may be done by the Athletic Director.