Job Description

Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

• Prepare and maintain City recreational fields to ensure sporting events run smoothly and comply with established guidelines, rules and regulations
• Drag, rake, chalk, line and set bases for recreational fields as necessary
• Daily general maintenance of parks, trails and facilities
• Clean and maintain restroom and picnic shelter complexes
• Gather and dispose of litter
• Operate hand, power and automotive equipment while exercising safety precautions to avoid obstacles and people
• Operate various tools including, but not limited to, shovel, rake, weed eater, mower, blower, specialized baseball equipment
• Assist in preparing facilities and setting up and taking down equipment for department programs and events
• Provide assistance and support to other Parks maintenance staff as needed
• Inspect fields, facilities and equipment after events to identify and assess damage; notify supervisor of property damage; prepare related records.
• Communicate with City personnel, outside agencies and members of the community to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
• Communicate feedback between participants and supervisor
• Answers public questions regarding facilities
• Perform maintenance of equipment, supplies, and facilities and other custodial duties
• Maintain compliance with all applicable City, County and State laws and City ordinances, policies and procedures at all times
• Assist patrons when needed
• Maintain proper storage and upkeep of equipment
• Attends all staff meetings as required
• Wears proper safety equipment necessary for the job
• Contributes to a positive team environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Working knowledge of common grounds keeping tools
• Previous grounds and recreational fieldwork is desirable
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Must be willing to perform physical duties of position; preparing and maintaining City recreational facilities.

Knowledge of:

• General First Aid
• Legal and defensive driving practices
• Operation of handheld data recording devices and computers to update records and record work production
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Ability to:

• Perform athletic field maintenance and equipment operation
• Operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Show up on time and ready to work assigned shift
• Explain and enforce Park rules, policies and procedures
• Perform physical duties of the position; lifting, carrying, crouching, kneeling safely with normal vision, depth perception and hand/eye coordination
• Work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of program participants and community members including those from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies.
• Independently complete work activities
• Be friendly and attentive to participants
• Utilize conflict-resolution strategies.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with program participants, City staff, volunteers and the public.
• Maintain professional appearance and wear uniform as required
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language
• Read, write and speak the English language.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:

• Outdoor work environment.
• May include high heat and humidity.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment or small tools.
• Ability to stay focused on the task at hand for several hours.
• Reaching overhead and horizontal and moderated lifting.
• Seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Required to lift 10 to 25 pounds frequently; move about from location to location, on foot and by various motor driven equipment; required to push and/or pull equipment; reaches and uses hands and arms and/or feet and legs to move controls on machinery or equipment; repetitive hand motion associated with hand and power tools; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or crawl. This position is frequently exposed to high noise levels. This position requires the physical strength to exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds occasionally, required to lift up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another worker; occasionally required to remain seated for extended periods; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, or crawl. This position is at risk of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed mainly outdoors in various weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:

• Outdoor work environment.
• May include high heat and humidity.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment or small tools.
• Ability to stay focused on the task at hand for several hours.
• Reaching overhead and horizontal and moderated lifting.
• Seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Physical strength, agility, eye/hand coordination, normal vision and depth perception are required to perform duties. Required to lift 10 to 25 pounds frequently; move about from location to location, on foot and by various motor driven equipment; required to push and/or pull equipment; reaches and uses hands and arms and/or feet and legs to move controls on machinery or equipment; repetitive hand motion associated with hand and power tools; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or crawl. This position is frequently exposed to high noise levels. This position requires the physical strength to exert force and/or lift or carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds occasionally, required to lift up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another worker; occasionally required to remain seated for extended periods; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, or crawl. This position is at risk of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed mainly outdoors in various weather conditions or inside depending on the assignment and the season of the year.