Lead Groundskeeper (Ballfield)

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$43,173.00 - $45,376.50

Hourly:

$22.14 - $23.27

Department:

Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance

Division:

Park & Landscape Maintenance

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of athletic fields using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment and lead the crew in the absence of the Crew Leader.

Examples of Duties:

• Instructs other members of crews in proper operational procedures and techniques.
• Assists the Crew Leader in coordinating the tasks to be performed by the crew; supervises the crew in the absence of the Crew Leader.
• May requisition or purchase supplies and equipment.
• Rakes leaves and clay infields.
• Paints and chalks foul lines.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Assists with the setup of fields for practices and games.
• Responsible for tools assigned to the truck and will be required to help maintain equipment by use of a checklist.
• Makes minor on-site repairs to equipment such as ball field drag, spreader, and weed trimming equipment.
• Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance.
• Requires working knowledge of small hand tools such as string trimmers, stick-edgers, blowers, and backpack sprayers.
• Makes minor on-site repairs to equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and weed trimming equipment.
• Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance.
• Operates city vehicles and equipment, such as trucks and trailers.
• Uses city-issued devices to electronically track and update work orders.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and 1 year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of baseball field measurements and maintenance techniques.
• Valid state issued driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.

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