Maintenance Worker-Parks
Job Location:
Groveland, MA - USA
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Job Summary
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker I -Athletic Field -Parks
Pay Range:$33518 $51953
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Semi-skilled maintenance work of City buildings property and other facilities and equipment. This position specializes in athletic field maintenance turf management irrigation and chemical application while also supporting general parks operations skilled trade tasks and seasonal programs.
Individual works directly under the Parks Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs specialized athletic field maintenance duties including mowing aerating vertical cutting top dressing edging trimming and weed abatement.
- Performs custodial duties.
- Serves as essential personnel during events.
- Assists in normal clean-up activities.
- Maintains City buildings does minor plumbing carpentry and electrical work; paints buildings benches and tables.
- Keeps basic records of work performed including time sheets work checklists safety reports and work requests
- Operates small tools and equipment such as self-propelled or riding mower weed eater chainsaw and floor cleaning machines.
- Operates heavy equipment.
- Handles work orders. Works with customers on complaints.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employeeswill be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to work.
- Knowledge of shop mathematics and basic record keeping practices.
- Knowledge of basic painting plumbing and tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of sprinkler and irrigation systems of application of fertilizers pesticides and herbicides.
- Knowledge of general repair and maintenance techniques to keep buildings playground equipment and facilities in good repair.
- Ability to perform manual labor sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Depending upon assignment: Ability to work long and/or late nights and early mornings.
- Knowledge of the equipment tools and supplies required to accomplish all operations.
- Ability to read write and follow directions
- Knowledge of City requirements in safety and operations.
- Knowledge of equipment and maintenance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* High school graduation required.* Two (2) years of experience in athletic field maintenance turf management or a related field.* Degree or certification in Turf Management Sports Field Management or related field CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:* Valid Floridas Drivers License* Ability to obtain Ornamental & Turf Applicator License and Florida GI-BMP License within six (6) months of hire. CHEMICAL APPLICATION & TURF HEALTH:* Utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques in the cultivation and maintenance of natural turf surfaces.* Applies fertilizers herbicides fungicides and pesticides in accordance with State of Florida regulations and departmental procedures.* Identifies turf pests weeds and diseases and implements corrective or preventative treatment measures.* Ensures safe handling storage calibration and application of chemicals and equipment.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:*Acceptable vision (with or without correction)*Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)*Bending* LiftingENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:* Works inside and outside in various weather conditions.*Works with hazardous power tools.*Uneven surfaces. *In or with moving objects.*Heights (to 60 feet).
Required Experience:
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