Description
Under the direction of the Recreation Maintenance Supervisor, prepare and maintain all City recreation fields and equipment in compliance with established safety specifications.
Examples of Duties
Performs field maintenance duties including aerating, mowing, weed-whipping, edging, vertical cutting, weed abatement, top dressing and other duties as required.
Performs proper maintenance techniques to ensure safe, playable surfaces including maintaining infield skin, infield lips, baselines, warning tracks, pitching mounds and home plate areas.
Includes regular dragging, screen dragging, watering, mowing, edging, and trimming as required or as scheduled.
Paints and marks fields, set bases and pitching mounds under applicable rules and specified dimensions.
Provides set-up and cleaning of facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and events.
Performs general maintenance and repair, i.
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equipment, fencing, common areas, amenities, parking lots, and potentially janitorial duties of field facilities.
Operates special equipment in the maintenance, repair, and renovation of athletic facilities including but not limited to Top dressers, drum rollers, sod cutters, aerators, etc.
Conducts general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public.
Reports and removes potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to supervisor for follow-up as necessary.
Ensures the safety of the assigned personnel and workplace in compliance with mandated federal and state governmental regulations.
Assists with planning and implementing annual renovation projects.
Performs basic irrigation maintenance, repairs, and adjustments to irrigation systems.
Utilizes Integrated Pest Management Techniques in the cultivation of natural turf surfaces and landscapes for the growing environment.
Applies chemicals and fertilizers in accordance with regulations/laws.
When dealing with continuous or predictable pests, takes appropriate preventative measures to control plant damage.
Participates in the preparation and application of a variety of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and other pest and disease eradication and control chemicals as necessary.
Manages the safe handling, storage, and application of fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, ensuring proper calibration on chemical sprayers and granular spreaders.
Typical Qualifications
The job requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of high school.
HiLo License or the ability to obtain in the first year of employment.
Three years of experience in athletic field maintenance, landscape maintenance, or closely related field.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with other City personnel in the exchange of information.
Mental ability to frequently handle pressures related to fulfilling schedule requirements and simultaneously managing multiple projects.
Physical ability to frequently lift/push/pull/transport equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend/stoop/crawl to accommodate different working positions.
Pesticide applicators certification (Core Exam, 3A & 6) or the ability to obtain in the first year of employment.
The ability to lead a small crew of part-time help.
Supplemental Information
Work includes outside working conditions with frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions.
Work includes frequent exposure to fumes, odors, dust, dirt, noise, moving objects, and contact with hazardous materials.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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