Definition / General Purpose:

Maintains athletic fields, renovation of all athletic fields and grounds. Establishes and implements grounds/landscape development and maintenance goals

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains athletics fields by mowing, trimming, and edging turf areas, prepping athletic fields for use, installing and maintaining irrigation systems, providing landscaping as assigned, picking up trash, applying herbicides and pesticides, and dragging and marking fields.

Restores fields damaged by weather, use, or other conditions to a level commensurate with that expected of athletic programs.

Manages and reviews irrigation systems performance and initiates change when necessary

The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.

Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.

Ability to effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.

Must be able to follow directions.

Willing to work on-call as needed and on a 24-hour basis.

Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

Other Duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent;

One (1) to three (3) months related experience operating light Equipment or equivalent combination of experience and education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one.

A state approved herbicide applicators license within one year of hire.

Must attend the required education and training to maintain required certifications.

After-hours work is sometimes required as assigned and largely related to special events.

Be a self-starter and show initiative

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic landscaping techniques;

Ability to identify turf pests and institute turfgrass maintenance and treatment;

Knowledge of sports field irrigation systems;

Knowledge of pest management guidelines and standards;

Conduct regular inspections of grass fields to identify potential problems or damage;

Ability to follow routine instructions;

Ability to work without supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner;

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos;

Ability to write simple correspondence;

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization;

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs;

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other departments;

Ability to utilize current Parks and Recreation equipment, power tools, and other vehicles and/or items, effectively and safely, as needed to maintain the appearance of the City Parks and Recreation areas.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; drug test; job related tests may be required.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Pickup truck, gators, lawn/turf and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, acidifiers/aeration equipment, chain saw, edger's, backflows, weed trimmers, trailers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for lawn maintenance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must frequently be able to use full range of physical effort to include lifting, carrying and positioning of objects up to 100 pounds in weight; prolonged work in tiring or uncomfortable positions; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, stretching and climbing; constant standing on hard surfaces.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions in all City related facilities to include the Golf Course. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration or risk of electrical shock. Power tools, motor/landscaping equipment, construction equipment, toxic fumes, weather.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.