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Field Maintenance Worker I

Field Maintenance Worker I

City of SunriseSunrise, FL
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Description

NATURE OF WORK

This classification maintains athletic fields and other department facilities for the City. An employee in this position performs a variety of routine park maintenance work not requiring the skills at a craft or trade level; preps and fertilizes turf; removes weeds and trash; prepares athletic fields for games; and assists in preparation for special events; This position also operates pick-up trucks with trailers and basic field and maintenance equipment.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Maintains park grounds, athletic fields, and other department facilities.
  • Performs a variety of park maintenance work not requiring the skilled performance of a given craft or trade including minor repair of field equipment.
  • Performs a variety of manual labor work not requiring any special skilled application including : prepping areas for sod, aerating, fertilizing, and top-dressing turf; removing weeds and trash; preparing athletic fields for games; and assisting in preparations for special events.
  • Operates a pick-up truck with trailer, John Deere ball diamond groomer, paint machine, line markers, backpack sprayers, edgers, string trimmers, blowers, tractors, and other equipment used in the maintenance of athletic fields.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.

    • EXPERIENCE

  • Basic work experience in the care and maintenance of turf, athletic fields, and park facilities.

    • NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.

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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in the maintenance of athletic fields and park grounds.
  • Knowledge of the care of turf and / or athletic fields.
  • Skill in the use and operation and care of simple hand tools and athletic field turf equipment.
  • Skill in the use of department software.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to keep simple records.
  • Ability to perform moderately heavy manual labor out-of-doors and occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to maintain and repair park facilities.
  • Ability to render services to park users and patrons of park facilities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, the general public, and City officials.
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
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