ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Description

Cary, NC is a dynamic organization striving to create the Local Government That Does Not Exist through our best resource – our employees! Our Public Works employees work together to maintain and enhance the quality of life of Cary citizens, visitors, and businesses by ensuring operational excellence. The Facilities Management division of Public Works is committed to serving Cary customers through providing exceptional service to our buildings, facilities, green spaces, athletic fields and more. If you are a skilled turf professional looking for an opportunity to serve our communities while growing professionally, then the Athletic Field Maintenance Technician I position may be the perfect position for you!

The Athletic Field Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing semi-skilled to skilled work in the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields. An employee in this class will typically service Cary's exceptional community recreation fields, but may be assigned as part of a crew at one of the higher-level fields.

The ideal candidate for this position has some technical knowledge in turf management and athletic field preparation. This individual will also be committed to working collaboratively or individually to efficiently complete the assigned tasks.

Work is performed with general supervision from a Facilities Coordinator and/or Athletic Field Maintenance Crew Leader. This position may require weekend work or flexed schedules. Facilities Maintenance positions are "critical positions", meaning you are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations, to maintain equipment and/or assist in any capacity necessary to continue Cary operations.

Typical Tasks

Provides support for athletic events as needed;

Mows and prepares fields for play, often with short notice or turn around between games;

Maintains the structural integrity of the playing surface by rebuilding mounds, baselines, batter's boxes, infield, etc.;

Maintains fencing and other surrounding structures;

Develops and maintains turf at an acceptable standard;

Operates equipment in cutting trees and limbs around facility;

Creates and maintains landscape designs around the facility;

Measures, lays off, paints lines on fields prior to play;

Performs routine maintenance and repair on equipment;

Inspects facilities and fields to insure they are safe;

Works with hazardous weather response team for snow, ice, debris removal;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of turf management, landscaping and horticulture;
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of specialty equipment used in turf management;
• Knowledge of the sports played in the facilities to which employee is assigned;
• Knowledge of the field dimensions for the sports played at assigned facility;
• General knowledge of plant growth characteristics and proper techniques for pruning and shaping;
• General knowledge of the species of flowers, trees, and shrubs indigenous to central North Carolina;
• General knowledge of the appropriate safety precautions of the work;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to work effectively with outside crews;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with customers and the general public;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with some experience working in athletic field maintenance. Graduation from a community college with a degree in turf management, agronomy or related field is preferred and may be substituted for experience working in athletic field maintenance and/or turf management.

Possession of a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Possession of a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with an acceptable driving record, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100 and ICS 700 training/certification required (provided)

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Regular Full-Time Employees

Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.