Maintenance Worker - Ballfields

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

• Performs landscaping duties at the City's park and recreational facilities, golf course and green belts by mowing and edging lawns, removing debris from walking areas and lawns, trimming trees and shrubbery, operating equipment to remove weeds from lawns and fields and operating various lawn tools and equipment.
• Ensures equipment and machinery is operating safely and properly by performing preventative maintenance, identifying problems with equipment, replacing faulty or problematic parts and repairing equipment as needed.
• Maintains City facilities such as playground equipment, pools, water fountains and the interior and exterior of buildings by inspecting structures, determining if problems exist, replacing faulty or problematic parts, repairing damage as needed, stocking supplies as necessary and reporting maintenance performed.
• Assists with irrigation installations and repairs by determining problems, repairing and replacing parts, digging holes for accessibility and installation purposes, retrieving the appropriate tools and equipment and producing work orders.
• Educates citizens and other employees about field and park conditions by replying to questions and inquiries and directing citizens to the appropriate departments.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements

Valid Class C Drivers License.

Overall Physical Strength Demands :

Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Schedule

This position will work a 4-day, 10-hour-a-day schedule. Scheduled days to work may vary.

Supplemental Information

Reading

Basic - Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Basic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and / or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Managerial

Receives immediate direction. The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. Close and constant review is given.

Supervisory / Organizational Control

No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Complexity

Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation. Work requires little or no analysis or judgment.

Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills

Discussion Occasional : 20% or less of work time.