What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Athletic Fields Technician position at City of Mesquite?
Salary: $16.02hr. minimum - $18.96/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
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To lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for maintaining City parks and related facilities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks related to the maintenance of all athletic facilities and sport seasons.
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SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the District Park Supervisor.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior as outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Adheres to assigned work scheduled as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Lead, plan, train, and perform the work for preparing a safe athletic facility (field maintenance).
- Drive to and from destinations as assigned by Supervisor.
- Visual inspection of athletic fields for hazardous conditions.
- Lead and participate in a variety of facilities maintenance duties including the preparation of baseball fields by resodding and leveling the base paths on the baseball diamond, dragging and marking of bases, cutting of lines, and clearing debris from the parking lots.
- Supervise the use of and operate a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks, and tractors; perform general maintenance duties including refueling, lubricating parts and changing oil in assigned equipment; make minor adjustments as necessary.
- Conduct park patrols and inspections to ensure the safety of the public and the park facilities; note possible safety hazards or causes of injury; contact appropriate law enforcement or emergency agency as required; prepare appropriate reports and documentation; perform general maintenance and repair to park facilities as required.
- Participate in park maintenance site inspection to assure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner.
- Oversee and participate in the preparation and application of a variety of fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and other pest and disease eradication and control chemicals as necessary.
- Oversee and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of fencing.
EDUCATION
- Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible athletic field maintenance experience.(or)
- Four (4) years parks and recreation maintenance operation experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Overtime as needed.
Salary : $16 - $19
