Principal Maintenance Worker - Athletic Fields Crew

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in grounds maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Must possess or obtain within nine months of employment a Registered Technician Pesticide License.
• Ability to work with customers in a courteous, efficient, and tactful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public.
• Ability to read chemical labels and material safety data sheets (SDS).
• Ability to perform semi-skilled landscaping, carpentry, masonry, painting, and plumbing tasks.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at the time of interview, reflecting at least three years of history and dated within thirty days of the interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
• This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep of athletic fields and adjacent facilities.
• Perform sports turf management duties, including mowing, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, and line painting.
• Conduct ball field maintenance, including infield repairs, dragging, and lining.
• Perform minor construction and other related tasks; operate various types of equipment and power tools.
• Make chemical spray applications and assist in irrigation maintenance and repair.
• Wash and clean tools and equipment; perform related tasks as required.
• Prepare for and respond to severe storms and perform emergency clean-up as needed.
• Work some weekends or evenings as required.
• Lift 50 pounds or more.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

• Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.