ATHLETICS AND PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

City of Auburn (AL); Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Auburn (AL) seeks an Athletic and Parks Maintenance Worker to assist in keeping city parks and recreation facilities well maintained. The role reports to the appropriate superintendent or supervisor depending on the site.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Candidates should be capable of performing varied grounds maintenance tasks, with a focus on safety and community service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform athletic grounds maintenance duties.
• Perform parks grounds maintenance duties.
• Perform landscaping duties.
• Perform building maintenance duties.
• Perform equipment maintenance duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

ATHLETIC AND PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Department: Parks and Recreation

Pay Grade: 106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the City’s parks. This position reports to the Athletic and Parks Facilities Superintendent or the Softball Complex Maintenance Supervisor depending on assigned facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs athletic grounds maintenance duties.
• Performs parks grounds maintenance duties.
• Performs landscaping duties.
• Performs building maintenance duties.
• Performs equipment maintenance duties.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, principles, techniques, equipment, tools and practices of building and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques as related to division equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in operating a variety of equipment and tools related to facility and grounds maintenance activities.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in various outdoor environments. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.