Athletic Maintenance Specialist

Athletic Maintenance Specialist

Salary Range $21.12 - $27.45 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Description

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks in the maintenance of all athletic facilities and fields. This position reports to the Grounds Maintenance Manager.

Major Duties:

• Performs various facilities maintenance duties including the preparation of baseball fields by re-sodding and leveling the base paths, raking and packing mounds and batter's boxes, cutting grass, dragging fields, marking of bases and chalking infield lines;
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks and tractors;
• Ensures the safety all park facilities; performs general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required;
• Maintains and repairs equipment; Ability to clean, oil, sharpen clippers; dismantle and repair sprinkler systems
• Ability to perform light electrical repair work;
• Assist with other City maintenance and custodial duties as necessary;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of how to prepare athletic fields and facilities for games and other activities;
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of the material commonly used in construction, maintenance and repair of park facilities;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to work being conducted;
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and routine repair of equipment;
• Skill in performing various manual labor assignments as needed;
• Ability to perform parks maintenance activities;
• Ability to perform general equipment/tool maintenance duties;
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with general supervision;
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy manual labor;
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Guidelines: Guidelines include City and departmental safety policies and procedures, as well as supervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity: The work consists of related athletic field and facilities maintenance duties.

Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to perform athletic field and facilities maintenance activities. Successful performance helps ensure safe and efficient park services, as well as a positive public image for the City.

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically accessed to exchange information and provide services.

Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, equipment and material, climb ladders and use tools or equipment requiring a moderate degree of dexterity.

Work Environment: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts and occasional hot, cold or inclement weather. This work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of grounds maintenance experience preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience.