Park Athletic Fields Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $16.02hr. minimum - $18.96/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City parks and related facilities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks related to the maintenance of all athletic facilities and sport seasons.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the District Park Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

• Adheres to assigned work scheduled as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

• Lead, plan, train, and perform the work for preparing a safe athletic facility (field maintenance).

• Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.

• Visual inspection of athletic fields for hazardous conditions.

• Lead and participate in a variety of facilities maintenance duties including the preparation of baseball fields by re-sodding and leveling the base paths on the baseball diamond, dragging and marking of bases, cutting of lines, and clearing debris from the parking lots.

• Supervise the use of and operate a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks, and tractors; perform general maintenance duties including refueling, lubricating parts and changing oil in assigned equipment; make minor adjustments as necessary.

• Conduct park patrols and inspections to ensure the safety of the public and the park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; contact appropriate law enforcement or emergency agency as required; prepare appropriate reports and documentation; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.

• Participate in park maintenance site inspection to assure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner.

• Oversee and participate in the preparation and application of a variety of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and other pest and disease eradication and control chemicals as necessary.

• Oversee and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of fencing.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible athletic field maintenance experience.

(or)

• Four (4) years parks and recreation maintenance operation experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday

• Friday

• 7:00 a.m.

• 3:30 p.m.

• Overtime and weekends as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT