Athletic Field Maintenance Technician

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Technician to care for athletic fields and outdoor facilities. The role is full-time with benefits, offering a hiring range of $20.45–$22.50 per hour and annualized pay of about $42,536–$46,800 depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include mowing, field grooming, weed control, equipment maintenance, and snow/ice removal. A valid driver's license and 18+ years old by hire date are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1–3 years of general maintenance/groundskeeping experience.
• Trade certifications in maintenance, horticulture, forestry or related fields are preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Availability for flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily maintenance operations (mowing, field grooming, striping, drag patterns, mound prep, weed control, pruning, fertilizing, aerating).
• Inspect fields and parks to assess maintenance needs and plan care.
• Handle fuels and hazardous materials per safety procedures to protect stormwater systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Operate a City vehicle and conduct pre-trip inspections; clean up after use.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and concerns professionally.
• Assist with snow and ice removal as needed.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Do you like working outside and not behind a desk all day? Are you seeking a rewarding career with benefits that allows you the opportunity to do this while maintaining and improving the City's athletic fields and outdoor athletic facilities? If so, apply for the Parks and Recreation Department's Athletic Field Maintenance Technician position!

The Athletic Field Maintenance Technician is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $20.45 - $22.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,536 - $46,800 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Technician level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

As the Athletic Field Maintenance Technician, you'll:

• Participate in daily operations, including but not limited to mowing operations, field grooming, field striping, drag patterns, mound and home plate area preparation, weed control, pruning, fertilizing, aerating, and other turf and athletic field maintenance practices;
• Conduct inspections to determine the condition of fields and parks prior to recommending and performing maintenance care;
• Perform proper handling, spill prevention/response, and cleanup procedures for fuels and other pollutants to minimize entry into the stormwater system;
• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment;
• Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;
• Perform detailed vehicle/equipment pre-trip inspections and clean personal items/trash from the vehicle after use;
• Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints effectively, courteously, and tactfully;
• Assist with snow and ice removal as needed;
• Perform related tasks as required.

A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the Technician I - Parks & Recreation class specification.

• High School diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience in the performance of general maintenance, groundskeeping, or parks maintenance work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement. Trade certifications and coursework in maintenance, horticulture, forestry, or related fields are preferred but not required.
• At least 18 years of age by hire date (anticipated 4 weeks after initial application date).
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, required.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Industry-Specific Post-Offer Physical Exam;
• DMV Driving Record Review;
• Criminal Background Investigation.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.