Athletic Maintenance Worker

Macon-Bibb County Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Worker to maintain athletic fields and parks, operate a range of lawn and pool equipment, and assist in clerical duties as needed.

You will perform grounds maintenance, supervise preventive maintenance, and ensure clean, well-kept facilities across the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least five years of maintenance experience.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance and operate equipment to maintain athletic fields and parks.
• Coordinate work and perform preventive maintenance on pool facilities, restrooms, and drinking fountains; assist with clerical duties.
• Operate mowers, trimmers, tractors, field groomers, paint sprayers, aerifiers, chlorinators and sweepers.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and pool equipment.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; ensure safe operation and refuel/re-oil as needed.
• Mow, edge, trim, rake fields, water and weed as necessary; operate chalking and field paint equipment.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Communication

Public interaction

Tool operation

Equipment inspection

Safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 5+ years maintenance experience

Valid Georgia Driver's License

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Tractors

Mowers

Power tools

Chalk machines

Job description

The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker is responsible for conducting the maintenance and repair of all athletic, recreational, playgrounds, or active park facilities within the Macon-Bibb County community.

• To perform grounds maintenance, equipment operations and other tasks related to the preparation and maintenance of Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation athletic fields and parks; coordinate and conduct work required to maintain athletic fields at Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation parks; performs routine monitoring of Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation pool facilities and preventive maintenance of facilities including restrooms and drinking fountains. Assists in all forms of clerical and receptionist duties.
• Assist in preparing and delivering needed materials and equipment to job-site; perform preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned; inspect equipment before and after use; monitor calibration of pool equipment on a routine basis.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to athletic field maintenance, pool maintenance, including, but not limited to; operating mowers, trimmers, tractors, field groomers, paint sprayers, aerifiers, chlorinators and sweepers.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles and pool equipment as appropriate.
• Operate a variety of mowers to maintain athletic fields and lawns; inspect tractor and mower for safe and proper operation; maintain equipment as needed, replacing fuel, fluids and oil.
• Mow, edge, trim and rake fields; plant, cultivate and water; weed killing; operate riding mowers, push movers, light-duty vehicles, blowers, sweeper, trimmers, edger and weed eaters.

The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker should possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least five years of experience in maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Must possess a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of field and building maintenance methods and practices.
• Department of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of athletic field maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repair, electrical procedures, custodial practices, landscaping, and equipment repair.
• Knowledge of various cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of the lining and chalking of various athletic fields (baseball/softball, football, lacrosse, rugby, etc.)
• Skill in operating various hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating lawn maintenance equipment including tractor, zero-turn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.
• Skill in operating athletic field equipment chalk machines, field paint sprayers, etc.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily assignments, and work independently.
• Ability to interact with the public and communication directions.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER