Athletic Field Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Technician to care for outdoor athletic fields and facilities. This full-time role offers a benefits package and a hiring range of $20.45 - $22.50 per hour, dependent on qualifications and city policy.

Responsibilities include mowing, field grooming, drag patterns, weed control, and equipment maintenance, with possible duties in snow removal and inspections to ensure field readiness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1–3 years in maintenance or groundskeeping.
• Trade certifications in maintenance, horticulture, or forestry preferred but not required.
• At least 18 years old by hire date and valid driver's license.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily turf maintenance including mowing, field grooming, striping, and mound/home plate prep.
• Perform weed control, pruning, fertilizing, and aeration.
• Conduct inspections of fields and parks to assess maintenance needs.
• Perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Operate a City vehicle and conduct detailed pre-trip inspections.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and assist with snow and ice removal as needed.
• Complete other related tasks as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

General maintenance experience

Horticulture knowledge

Outdoor field maintenance

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.
• Click here to view the physical requirements for this position.

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.