Athletic Field Steward

City of Royse City; Royse City (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Royse City is seeking a Parks and Facilities maintenance team member to uphold sports park grounds, perform field prep for practices and games, and assist with equipment setup. Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, operating light maintenance tools, and ensuring safety standards are met in outdoor environments.

Ability to work in varying shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, and nights is required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required or preferred.
• Experience in similar maintenance roles is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions at Walker-Hawk Sports Complex.

Responsibilities

• Perform upkeep of sports park grounds including trash pickup, cleaning and stock management in bathrooms.
• Prepare fields for practices or games, including dragging, chalking, and painting.
• Prepare other sports equipment on fields for practices or games.
• Perform safety inspections and address repairs caused by usage or vandalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Shovels

Picks

Hand Mowers

Riding Mowers

Power Hacksaw

Chainsaw

Drills

Jackhammer

Leaf Blower

Weed Eater

Toro Workman

Field Tools

Job description

Applies knowledge and skills to perform the regular and reoccurring duties of sports field maintenance, using any of the authorized and available equipment.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Parks and Facilities Superintendent. Employee will receive close to moderate supervision, depending on individual’s experience and task complexity, expected to perform routine assignments independently.

• Perform upkeep of sports park grounds including picking up trash, pressure washing, sweeping/mopping, cleaning and maintaining product stock in bathrooms, and other general cleaning duties.
• Prepare fields for practices or games, including dragging and chalking ballfields or painting.
• Prepare other sports equipment on fields for practices or games (i.e. outfield temporary fences, mounds for baseball, base types and distances, etc.).
• Perform facility inspections for safety and needed repairs caused by damage from usage or vandalism.

• Checks buildings and their systems for conditions that need attention and takes appropriate action to correct problems.
• Makes repairs to walls, windows, doors, and floors; straightens up work areas; moves furniture, materials and supplies.
• Picks up and delivers supplies, parts and materials.
• Operates a variety of standard power tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair activities on a regular basis.
• Replace fluorescent lights and ballast on ceilings.
• Work in accordance with safety practices and procedures.
• Use appropriate materials and equipment to complete assigned work according to specifications, verbal instructions, and established procedures.
• As directed, adapt equipment and materials to meet specific requirements.
• Proficiently operate all assigned equipment and vehicles to perform operations within the capacity of the machine to accomplish required work.
• Assist in Mowing, trimming, and edging lawns in parks, sidewalks, and median strips as needed using appropriate equipment.
• Operate light-duty trucks in picking up and delivering materials or supplies, and collecting and removing debris as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work hours may be early morning, daytime, evenings, and nights, depending on the sports schedules.

• Must be able to work with a variety of people in many situations including enforcement of policy while using effective communications skills andtactfulness.
• Must have working familiarity with assigned maintenance equipment, construction and repair methods, materials, tools, and procedures.

• Must use a variety of hand and power-operated tools and equipment, such as shovels, picks, hand and riding mowers, power hacksaw, chainsaw, drills, jackhammer, leaf blower, weed eater, toro workman and assorted field preparation tools
• Be motivated and able to work independently.
• Communications skills to work effectively as a team member and answer public inquiries.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES

• May perform portions of the work of higher classified positions occasionally, as assigned.

• May perform duties of similar complexity in any City department as required or assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prefer previous experience in a similar position.

Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

Work is primarily performed outdoors in all weather conditions. The majority of the work will be performed at Walker-Hawk Sports Complex.

Physical strength sufficient to lift up to 100 pounds: to push a wheelbarrow containing up to 100 pounds over uneven terrain: and to operate a chainsaw for sustained periods up to a full day. Physical stamina to sustain heavy physical labor for the entire shift on a regular basis.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.The City retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The essential functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the functions of this job. As evidenced by my signature below, I have read my job description and have fully understood my duties and responsibilities related to my employment with the City of Royse City. Further, I understand that if, at any time, I am unclear as to what my job duties and responsibilities are, or what is expected of me, I will notify management immediately to interpret these duties and expectations. This job description in no way constitutes a contract or agreement for employment.