What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Field Seasonal Maintenance position at City of Urbandale?
The Athletic Field Seasonal Maintenance role will complete daily tasks to prepare the softball fields at Walker Johnston Regional Park for complex rentals. Walker Johnston is a regional park in the heart of Urbandale that is the site of summer youth recreational programs and youth sports and adult recreational leagues.
A typical work day is 7:00 AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday. Normal hours worked could be affected by inclement weather and possible weekend hours could be expected. Primary work location is 9000 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale but responsibilities could include work throughout the entire park system and City facilities, as needed. Anticipated season is mid-April, 2025 through mid-October, 2025.
• Daily softball ball field preparation to include dragging, hand raking, chalking, and setting bases.• Mowing of outfields, trimming, edging of fence lines and grass/dirt transition areas.
• Conducts frequent inspections of the fences, play areas and the entire complex looking for possible safety hazards.
• Performs visual inspections daily of motorized equipment, checking oil levels, fueling, and alerting the Parks Maintenance Supervisor to any possible operation issues with equipment.
• Removal of trash from the complex and light janitorial duties as required.
• Assists with other park maintenance operations, as needed.
• Maintains the parks maintenance facility in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs, bend over and kneel frequently.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the basic functions of softball field maintenance.
• Must wear personal protective equipment appropriate for operation of powered equipment: safety glasses, ear protection, face shields, cover exposed skin, etc.
• Assures that all work performed relating to the daily operation of Walker Johnston Softball Complex meets the City's standards for customer service, quality, and efficiency.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have a valid driver's license.
For more information, please contact Chad Millang, Parks Supervisor, at (515) 331-6759 or cmillang@urbandale.org.
Post-offer/preemployment background/motor vehicle report check and drug test are required.
This position is eligible for the $400 2025 Summer Referral Bonus! Here's how the referral bonus works: Summer 2025 employees who refer a friend that also gets hired into a summer role (Summer Recreation positions, Summer Laborer openings, or the Athletic Field Maintenance position) and works the full season will receive $400 for the successful referral. The friend must be a new employee to the City of Urbandale, they cannot be returning from a previous season. Have your friend put your name down on the application for how they learned about the vacancy. It's that easy! Be sure to follow us on social media and share our job postings with your friends to get the referral bonus!
The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities must submit requests for ADA accommodations to the Human Resources Department, in writing, prior to the application deadline.
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