Ballpark Maintenance Seasonal Worker - Open Until Filled

paysonut; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Payson City is seeking a Ballpark Maintenance Seasonal Worker to perform routine grounds maintenance and field care for athletic facilities. Under supervision, you will use common tools and equipment to complete skilled tasks and support community events.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, field prep, and assisting with setup for services and events. Applicants should be able to lift and work outdoors in varied weather conditions and have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in care and maintenance of parks or athletic fields preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license; Utah license within 60 days of hire.
• Know-how of park grounds maintenance tools and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and mowers in various weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields by mowing, edging, trimming, and clearing clippings.
• Operate a variety of mowers and field equipment to keep fields in good condition.
• Prepare fields by dragging, chalking, watering, and setting bases.
• Water, prune, weed, renovate and fertilize grass and plants as needed.
• Assist in setting up community services and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Tools

Lawn mower

Power tools

Job description

I. Position Title: Ballpark Maintenance Seasonal Worker

II. Summary of Overall Purpose of Position:

Under supervision of the Assistant Recreation Director and Athletic Field Supervisor, provides routine skilled and semi-skilled work in a variety of repair and maintenance assignments using common tools and operates equipment in connection with the skilled and semi-skilled tasks.

III. Duties

• Perform general grounds cleaning, including emptying trash receptacles, sweeping and raking.
• Operate a variety of mowers to maintain athletic fields.
• Mow, edge, trim and rake fields; operate riding mowers, push mowers, blowers, sweepers, trimmers, edger and weed eaters.
• Rake, sweep, blow and pick up clippings, paper and trash from athletic fields.
• Field maintenance will include filling infield holes, adding clay to infield when necessary and inspecting the ball fields for proper safety.
• Prepare the fields which including dragging the infield, chalking the field according to specified dimensions, water infield, and setting bases.
• Water, prune, weed, renovate and fertilize grass and plants.
• Assist in setting up community services and special events.

1. Marginal Duties Perform other duties as assigned.

IV. Qualifications

Experience: One year experience in the care and maintenance of parks and athletic fields preferred, but not required.

Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Special Requirements: None

Knowledge of: Tools and equipment used in parks and grounds maintenance; safe work procedures in the operation of various tools and equipment; types and applications of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.

Ability to: Operate hand and power tools; operate mowers; and perform manual labor in all weather conditions; work harmoniously and cooperatively with other employees and the public; perform manual labor for extended periods of time; and follow prescribed safety precautions.

Skill in: Skill in the use of hand and mechanical tools and equipment and preparing softball and baseball fields.

Communication Skills: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Various power and hand tools.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk to hear. Must have the ability to lift, bend, walk and stand for extended periods of time. Required to push, pull or lift medium to heavy objects. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Regular exposure to heat, humidity, cold, wind and/or rain is expected. Employee is exposed to dampness, fumes, odors, dust, dirt, chemicals, machinery with moving parts and loud noises.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.