Laborer Athletics Fields

JOB SUMMARY

This is a regular part-time position. Coordinates and assists with grounds and maintenance needs within the Parks and Recreation managed properties. A large portion of this position’s duties will require physical labor working in various outdoor weather conditions which may include some afternoons, nights, and weekends. The principal functions are to maintain and prepare sports game fields including mowing, chalking, painting, and dragging fields. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation and/or Athletic Director. The General Laborer duties of employees in the Parks and Recreation Department are required as listed or assigned by supervisory personnel. This includes general maintenance duties, assisting with construction projects, cleaning the parks grounds and buildings, and operating basic landscape related equipment.

DEPARTMENT

· Parks and Recreation

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

· Athletic Director

PAY

· Grade 8

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepares game fields by chalking/painting and cutting fields.

· Assists with special events and other park activities

· Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

· Attends meetings and training sessions as necessary to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Valid driver’s license

· Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work

SKILLS

· Capacity to work both independently and in a team environment

· Ability to adapt to the daily challenges associated with a busy work environment

· Excellent communication and customer service skills while interacting with the public

· Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions

· Strong problem solving, conflict management and organizational skills

· Capacity to operate a variety of landscape and park maintenance equipment

· Capable of lifting equipment, tables, and a variety of heavy objects

· Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and nights

· Experience in equipment operation and landscaping maintenance

· Knowledge in maintenance and sports field management is desired

· Working knowledge of City properties and programs is desired

The above are not intended nor should the same be interpreted as an exhaustive list of job duties and responsibilities. Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor which are not inconsistent with the above are contemplated as credible duties required of the employee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of the position are significant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to walk, stand, sit, bend, talk and hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to do so on a frequent basis. The employee will be required to exert significant physical effort to perform the job duties and responsibilities of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above Job Description shall not be construed as an employment contract. Employment shall be governed by the City of Springville Personnel Policies and Procedures

Please submit City of Springville application and resume to rhopkins@cityofspringville.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.95 - $21.64 per hour

Expected hours: 29 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Springville, AL 35146 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springville, AL 35146: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $22