Athletic Field & Park Facilities Lead

City-of-Hampton,-Va; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Hampton is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Specialist to train and lead staff in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public recreation and park facilities, including athletic fields, tennis courts, irrigation systems, and outdoor spaces.

This hands-on role focuses on keeping Hampton's spaces safe and welcoming for residents and visitors, with opportunities to apply diverse maintenance skills and contribute to a vibrant, waterfront community.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' work experience in repair and maintenance of recreation facilities and irrigation systems.
• College degree in agronomy/arboriculture/agriculture/horticulture/landscape design preferred or combination of education, skills, knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead staff in construction, maintenance, and repair of parks facilities such as tennis courts, athletic fields, irrigation systems, outdoor basketball courts and tracks.
• Maintain and repair athletic fields, irrigation systems, tennis courts and other recreation facilities to ensure safety and usability.
• Ensure parks and facilities remain safe, functional and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree in agronomy/arboriculture/agriculture/horticulture/landscape design preferred

Job description

City of Hampton is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Specialist to train and lead staff in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public recreation and park facilities, including athletic fields, tennis courts, irrigation systems, and outdoor spaces.

This hands-on role focuses on keeping Hampton's spaces safe and welcoming for residents and visitors, with opportunities to apply diverse maintenance skills and contribute to a vibrant, waterfront community.