Maintenance Technician – Athletic Fields

About the role

This position is responsible for accomplishing various skilled labor tasks associated with the maintenance of athletic fields and play courts. The incumbent must ensure the safety of users and keep liability risk minimal by maintaining play areas to established standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all athletic fields including mowing, burning, spraying, dragging, lining, painting, replacing backstop boards, pouring cement base posts, and chalking athletic fields.
• Replaces tennis nets, straps, windscreens, repairs nets, fills cracks, and repairs and paints courts as needed.
• Conducts athletic field inspections and documentation involving decisions on the removal, renovation, repair, or new design of all athletic fields and play courts.
• Maintains and inspects all District fencing, including split rail and chain link.
• May assist with supervising assigned part-time/seasonal employees including orientation, training in equipment use, reviewing work, and overseeing quality.
• Assists in the application of pesticides and herbicides and weed removal as required in designated areas.
• Exercises good judgment and proper safety precautions and practices at all times.
• Keeps accurate timecard records, daily activity reports, and other reports and records as required.
• Assists with District related special events by making deliveries of materials and supplies necessary to meet the requests of facility rentals and work orders.
• Sets up and disassembles event tents, tables, picnic benches and chairs.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with District employees, vendors, various outside users' groups and associations.
• Responds tactfully, respectfully and in a timely manner to inquiries and problems in person, through email, phone, and mail by providing helpful information and explanations in-line with District policies and procedures.
• Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility as needed.
• Attends and participates in trainings, orientations, and staff meetings on project progress, safety, park maintenance practices, procedural changes and other topics related to the operations of the District.
• Attends work on a regular, reliable, and punctual basis.
• May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and be on snow watch as well as work shifts deviating from this position's normal workdays and/or with other work groups.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Six (6) months of skilled labor experience that is related to park, field, or related grounds maintenance.
• One (1) year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of or the ability to learn maintenance procedures, operations, and safety standards for athletic fields and play courts.
• Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment.
• Knowledge in the safe and proper operation of snowplows and snow blowers.
• Ability to train employees, community service workers, and volunteers.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and practice proper safety precautions at all times.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Word.
• Ability and willingness to comply with District and Departmental vision, mission, rules, regulations, safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, weather events, and special work requests.
• Ability to interact tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately with the public, District administration, co-workers, and other agencies or contractors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide outstanding customer service, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and interact with others in a professional manner.
• Communication skills to express facts, data, and ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Skills

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques and supplies used in the maintenance of athletic fields.
• Knowledge in the safe and proper operation of snowplows and snow blowers.
• Ability to train employees, community service workers, and volunteers.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and practice proper safety precautions at all times.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Word.
• Ability and willingness to comply with District and Departmental vision, mission, rules, regulations, safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, weather events, and special work requests.
• Ability to interact tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately with the public, District administration, co-workers, and other agencies or contractors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide outstanding customer service, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and interact with others in a professional manner.
• Communication skills to express facts, data, and ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Benefits

The South Suburban Park & Recreation District offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), an employee assistance program, an employee wellness program, and an excellent training and development program. Employees also enjoy 11.5 paid vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. The district provides free daily admission to recreation centers, tennis courts, ice rinks, and swimming pools, 50% off food at district restaurants, and discounts on golf courses. Additionally, employees can participate in a tuition reimbursement program and receive a 401(a) employer contribution match.

Pay

Hiring Range is $42,065 to $47,708 annually based on qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position.

Schedule

Regularly scheduled work hours will be determined by the needs of the department and the individual employee’s availability.