What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Maintenance Coordinator - FT Athletic Grounds Maintenance position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Athletic Maintenance Coordinator - FT Athletic Grounds Maintenance
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division
PR&T MAINT/ATHL
Requisition Number
2025074
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Normal Schedule is Monday – Friday
Shift: 7am – 3:30pm
Schedules are based on operational requirements and will include some evenings, some Sundays and Mondays, and some holidays.
Shift: 7am – 3:30pm
Schedules are based on operational requirements and will include some evenings, some Sundays and Mondays, and some holidays.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE11
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$53,424 – $70,787 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on qualifications and experience
Actual starting rate depends on qualifications and experience
Job Description
Athletic Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for working with the Athletic Staff with all phases of athletic field preparations, maintenance and operations, which includes some public school athletic facilities.
Some of the key duties of Athletic Maintenance Coordinator include operating and scheduling equipment, field maintenance, turf development, as well as performing administrative functions, supervising staff and making staff work and daily assignments, assisting with budget preparation and implementation; procurement of supplies and equipment; compiling reports; reviewing bids for service; policy development for athletic facility sites; scheduling, training and coaching subordinates; ensuring field maintenance coverage 7 days a week; interacting with the public to resolve problems; maintaining stock of supplies, parts and materials.
Additional duties of Athletic Maintenance Coordinator:
Some of the key duties of Athletic Maintenance Coordinator include operating and scheduling equipment, field maintenance, turf development, as well as performing administrative functions, supervising staff and making staff work and daily assignments, assisting with budget preparation and implementation; procurement of supplies and equipment; compiling reports; reviewing bids for service; policy development for athletic facility sites; scheduling, training and coaching subordinates; ensuring field maintenance coverage 7 days a week; interacting with the public to resolve problems; maintaining stock of supplies, parts and materials.
Additional duties of Athletic Maintenance Coordinator:
- Coordinates and schedules the maintenance and preparation of citywide athletic fields, courts, and related amenities and accounts for work practices, completed projects, and staging of equipment.
- Supervises various maintenance crews in day to day operations and responsibilities for oversight 7 days a week, including personnel scheduling, performance reviews, hiring and discipline, establishing employee goals, maintains employee training records, etc.
- Direct, supervise and assist assigned staff in the daily field maintenance, restoration and preparation of athletic fields, courts, lighting systems, and other open space or outdoor active facilities, trash collection and disposal, service road and parking lot renovation and maintenance.
- Administers and supervises the recruiting, selecting, counseling, disciplining, and terminating of personnel within the division.
- Supervises and assists in chemical applications such as fertilizer and pesticides; and the documentation of treatment in compliance with application laws and regulations.
- Assists with the development and implementation safety and training programs, new and existing for assigned area and associated equipment.
- Assists Athletic Programming team with planning, scheduling and organizing work and activities at citywide sites; identifies, addresses, and resolves issues, determines resources that are required for such.
- Operates common hand and power tools, dump truck, front-end loader, specialized mowers, riding and hand pushed mowers, edger, and blowers, chipper, backhoe, top-dresser, small grader, aerators, commercial riding mowers, farm-type tractor with implements, and other related heavy equipment; participates in all types of work assignments as necessary.
- Ensures proper maintenance and operation of related athletic field and related amenities as well as parks turf management equipment such as top-dresser, motor grader, tractors, mowers, dump truck and aerator; operates equipment.
- Plans and implements weather related policies and procedures to ensure facilities are ready for play in cases of inclement weather or vandalism.
- Assists with contract specifications and preparations; monitors or inspects contractor work to ensure compliance.
Other duties as assigned with parks, recreation and facilities.
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in a turf management, maintenance or closely related field.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A is required.
Requires CPR and First Aid certification.
Certification in Supervisory Training preferred.
Special Requirements:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in a turf management, maintenance or closely related field.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A is required.
Requires CPR and First Aid certification.
Certification in Supervisory Training preferred.
Special Requirements:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with turf management programs (golf course turf experience is acceptable) and specialized equipment.
Extensive experience in Athletic Field preparation.
Experience in procurement activities and basic knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Experience in procurement activities and basic knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Previous customer service experience.
Previous extensive supervisory experience.
Previous extensive supervisory experience.
Knowledge and experience in athletic and recreational programing.
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/31/2025
Job Close Date
02/16/2025
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
A general background check will be completed to include a local, state, and sex offender criminal history check.
Position requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Reports as an Alpha employee and will be called upon during inclement weather situations to support emergency and storm clean-up operations such as tree, snow and ice removal, and clearing debris.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Various types of lawn maintenance equipment/machines, and tools including tractor, dump truck, mowers, hand and power tools, chain and hand saws, vehicle, phone, fencing, barricades, tents, and various types of recreational equipment. Handling and disposal of trash and trash receptacles.
Protective Equipment Required
All PPE Required for equipment in use. seat belt, safety shoes, hearing protection.
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Chemical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Electrical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Fire Hazards
S = Seasonally
Explosives
M = Several Times Per Month
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
W = Several Times Per Week
Fumes and Odors
W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location
Vehicle, Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Incumbent must be able to work independently
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $53,424 - $70,787
