Job description

Under the general supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for repairing and maintaining safe playing surfaces and its surrounding components for baseball, softball, football soccer, and multipurpose fields by performing daily turf, clay and water management; timely fertility and cultural practices; game preparation techniques and short and long-term maintenance planning. Responsibilities also include basketball courts, volleyball courts, pickleball courts, and tennis courts.

Must be able to work holidays, weekends and nights during sporting events. This position will work a schedule of Tuesday-Sunday.

Equipment Used / Job Locations / Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will operate light duty vehicle up to 2 1/2 ton truck, tractors, riding, push or pull mowers, weed eater, chain saws, rakes, shovels, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions regardless of weather conditions. The employee is often exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, dirt, foul odors and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge / Education: Knowledge of methods, materials, and procedures used in general repair and maintenance work; machines, tools, mowers, tractors, and equipment used in a variety of tasks required; general construction techniques; occupational hazards and safety precautions; lay out of sports fields; custodial equipment and procedures.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

A. Turf maintenance

• · Properly manages and maintains turf on all athletic fields within the Parks and Recreation Department grounds.
• Mows, trims, edges, fertilizes, sods, aerates and performs other cultural practices using commercial grade equipment.
• Maintains, repairs and installs irrigation systems on athletic fields. Assist in controlling the entire irrigation system that includes, but is not limited to, proper water management of the playing surface and outside landscape, periodic maintenance checks, repairs leaks in lines or valves, and winterization.
• Properly lay out athletic fields to regulation field dimension requirements (baseball, softball, football, soccer).
• Paints foul lines, yard lines, numbers, and etc. on athletic fields.
• Performs general maintenance as necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition.
• Performs topdressing of fields including aerating, verticutting, and vacuuming fields.
• Performs special projects on turf as needed during off-season.

B. Infield maintenance

• · Properly maintains infields on all athletic fields within the Parks and Recreation Department grounds.
• Drags, rakes, and replenishes materials as needed to maintain infields.
• Prepares fields for games by grooming fields, chalking base paths and painting foul lines.
• Builds and maintains mounds, plates and other field necessities.
• Responsible for coordination and execution of mound and plate tarps on daily basis and during tournaments.
• Responsible for upkeep of all warning track material on the infields.
• Performs general maintenance as necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition.

Performs special projects on infields as needed during off-season.

Additional Work Performed

Performs other job duties as assigned, including: working athletic tournaments and events to assist in field maintenance during weekends and inspection and repair of athletic fields during tournament play. Performs related duties and responsibilities to assist other employees in the department as required. Assists Parks Division with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, HVAC, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, preventative maintenance and other projects during the off-season. Communicates regularly with Supervisor to discuss goals, plans and projects. Keeps accurate records of inventory, weather data, and maintenance procedures. Maintains vehicle inspections within the division. Attends in state professional trainings relevant to the sports field industry.

Equipment Operated

Commercial mowers (rotary, reel and zero-turn), infield groomers, tractors, weed eaters, edgers, top dresser, verti-cutter, aerator, slicer, bobcat, forklift, utility vehicles, tow-behind blowers, leaf blowers, trucks, trailers and other equipment used in completion of assigned tasks.
Required Knowledge & Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
Knowledge / Education: Has general knowledge of policies, procedures, and activities of the City, sports turf management and construction practices as they pertain to the performance of duties related to this position. Is able to determine and decide upon procedures to be implemented in maintaining safety codes and standards. Knows how to determine and ensure the safety of work sites. Is skilled in the operation of a variety of equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties. Is knowledgeable of the language and terminology used within the department.
The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties normally acquired through obtaining a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree or equivalent from a technical school.

Ability to

Ability to work a flexible schedule consisting of evenings and weekends as assigned. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; use, clean, repair, and maintain equipment, tools, and machinery required to accomplish tasks; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees; perform manual labor for extended periods of time in climatic conditions.
This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to the City’s drug and alcohol random testing policy.

Training & Experience

One to two-year related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in turfgrass management. Valid driver’s license required; must pass drug screen by licensed physician. Certified or must become certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Physical & Mental Demands

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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and or move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public.

Apply online at www.goodlettsville.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goodlettsville, TN 37072: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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