JOB TITLE: SEASONAL LABORERBALL FIELD MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION: PARKS SALARY: $13.75 $17.00 HOURLY CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Job Summary/Scope Maintains athletic fields and facilities which includes mowing sanitation services trimming care of trees and brush and the minor repair of fields and park equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Mows and trims field and facility grounds.
- Provides general upkeep to fields facilities and grounds.
- Repairs minor park equipment including park benches picnic tables playground equipment etc.
- Maintains the softball and baseball fields.
- Cleans and maintains park amenities.
- Paints benches and tables as needed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in delivery of equipment for city sponsored events and projects.
- May on occasion work with prison work release inmates.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Skills in effective operation of necessary equipment used in the daily maintenance of the fields and facilities.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements associated with equipment operation.
- Ability to work flexible hours which will include late evenings weekends and holidays.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
- Valid Drivers License required.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
Material and Equipment Directly Used Operates a variety of equipment used in routine maintenance including mowers eaters trucks tractors and attachments small hand tools and other equipment related to maintenance of fields. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting where weather conditions can vary from extreme heat and cold with high levels of dust dirt fumes and noise. Physical activity includes prolonged standing bending stooping lifting walking and uses arms and hands frequently. Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
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