Grading Supervisor

Salary: $65,650 annually General Description Maintains and improves athletic fields and irrigated areas of the district properties. Oversees site preparation and construction tasks, including grading parking lots and roadways with specialized heavy equipment. Responsibilities include demolition of park amenities such as playgrounds and other structures; hauling materials—including crush and run, infield mix, sand, and heavy equipment; and vegetative management with a bush hog. May oversee volunteers, temporary, or contract workers as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Maintains turf areas of athletic fields: mowing, sodding, edging, overseeding, weed control, and irrigation. Maintains infield surface: lip work, grading, conditioning, dragging, and raking. Maintains mounds and plate areas: minor sodding, building, grading, conditioning, and maintaining. Maintains warning track: grading, dragging, and weed control. Performs preventative maintenance during inclement weather: tarping and field conditioning. Maintains batting practice and game setup: screens, cages, turf armor, chalking, dragging, and irrigating. Works directly with coaching staff for scheduling of workouts, etc. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned task. May oversee volunteers, temporary, or contract workers as needed. May perform other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities, and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of turf maintenance methodology and practices. Knowledge of landscape and water system design and operation. Skill in the use and maintenance of graders, lawn care tools, and equipment. Skill in the use of computers and software related to maintenance and inventory. Ability to read and understand safety data sheets and administer lawn care chemicals. Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). One (1) year of experience in turf and field maintenance. Knowledge and operational skills in a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to uni-loader, backhoe, rubber-tire loader, Dingo, tractors, bush hog, and aerator. None required for licensure or certification. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Preferred Requirements: High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in turf and field maintenance. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Atlanta