Field Maintenance Staff

Position Summary :

Under direction from the Field Operation Coordinator will prepare and maintain athletic fields for league games during the week as well as weekend games or tournaments.

Essential Functions :

• Perform infield maintenance and repair work of baseball / softball fields including watering infields, placing bases, pitching mounds, batter’s boxes, and transition areas of infield and outfield
• Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices. Responsible to make sure fields are maintained, groomed, and ready daily for practices, games, and weekend tournaments. Includes dragging infields, chalking, striping fields and setting bases.
• Mow, edge, trim, and rake fields : operate riding mowers, push mowers, light-duty vehicles, blowers, trimmers and edgers.
• Rake, sweep, blow and pick up clippings, paper, and trash from athletic fields and surrounding areas.
• Field maintenance will include filling holes in the infield, adding mix if needed to the infield and inspecting ball fields for proper safety.
• Reports daily to Field Operations Coordinator for assignments.
• Ensure outside trash is emptied regularly and outside bathrooms are maintained as needed.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications :

YMCA Competencies :

Mission and Community Oriented :   Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

People Oriented :   Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented :   Strives to meet and exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers new ideas to create a better customer experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising, follows budgeting policies and

procedures, and reports financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented :   Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Salary : $15