ATHLETIC GROUNDS CREW

City of Amarillo; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a part-time Athletics Grounds Crew member to maintain athletic complexes. You will prep fields, perform landscape tasks, and clean facilities. Hours vary with a need to work weekends and late nights; reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities include field prep, mowing, weeding, and general maintenance. Candidates must be 18+, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and work in all weather. Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic safety and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of small mowing and landscape equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Professional interaction with the public.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Field & Court Preparation: Dragging fields, chalking, raking, striping fields, moving equipment, checking nets and athletics equipment, assembling equipment.
• Landscape Maintenance: Mowing, weed eating, laying sod, digging, cleaning out flower beds, using blowers, shoveling.
• Cleaning: Picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, power washing.
• Staff Meetings and Training: Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors and user groups.
• Emergency Preparedness: Respond appropriately in emergency situations, ensuring safety of participants.
• Travel: May travel to different field locations within the city.

Skills

Safety protocols

Mowing equipment

Communication

Public interaction

Independent work

Weather tolerance

Lifting ability

Job description

JOB TITLE

Athletics Grounds Crew (Part-time)

JOB CLASS NUMBER

HRL930

PAY GRADE

H06

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME

Parks and Recreation

REPORTS TO

Parks Supervisor-Athletics

SUPERVISORY WORK

No

SALARY

$12.00 per hour

SUMMARY

Under direction of Park Supervisor in Athletics, this part-time position performs manual labor related to the maintenance of all Athletic complexes located with the City of Amarillo. Employees are responsible for prepping fields, landscape maintenance and cleaning park facilities. Hours may vary and employees must have a flexible schedule. Must be able to work weekends and late nights.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Field & Court Preparation: Dragging fields, chalking, raking, striping fields, moving equipment, checking nets and athletics equipment, assembling equipment etc.

Landscape Maintenance: Mowing, weed eating, laying sod, digging, cleaning out flower beds, using blowers, shoveling etc.

Cleaning: Picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, power washing etc.

Staff Meetings and Training: Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.

Communication: Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors and user groups.

Emergency Preparedness: Respond appropriately in emergency situations, ensuring the health and safety of all participants.

Travel: May be required to travel to different field locations or other sites within the city using a city vehicle (training will be provided). This may include trips to gather supplies .

All other tasks as assigned by the manager.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Age: Must be at least 18 years old.

Transportation: Reliable transportation is required.

Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Must be dependable, with reliable attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Basic safety and emergency protocols

Knowledge of small mowing and landscape equipment.

Effective verbal and written communication.

Professional interaction with the public.

Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.

Ability to manage and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Ability to work outside in all types of weather.

Ability to use basic hand tools and landscape equipment.

Uses all types of janitorial supplies and equipment needed in the performance of their duties.

Requires considerable amount of walking, bending, squatting, etc.

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.