Temporary Recreation Leader (Field and Facility)

City of Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Merced is seeking applicants for part-time work in various recreation programs within the Park and Community Services Department. The role involves maintaining athletic fields, parks, and related facilities under supervision, with responsibilities including field preparation for games and events, equipment operation, irrigation, and safety compliance.

The position requires the ability to work 5–20 hours per week (not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year), perform under varying weather

Qualifications

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance work.
• Reads plans and specifications and follows directions.
• Maintains safety and communicates clearly with staff and park users.
• Lifts and handles heavy materials and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of athletic fields, parks, and recreation facilities.
• Assist in preparing fields for games, tournaments, practices, and events.
• Operate and maintain ground maintenance equipment.
• Perform routine irrigation and facility maintenance.

Skills

Semi-skilled maintenance

Read plans & specifications

Clear communication

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Equipment operation

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

The City's Park and Community Services Department is seeking interested applicants willing to work 5-20 hours a week (not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year) in various recreation programs. Under general supervision of the Lead Ballfield & Maintenance Worker or designated supervisor, perform routine maintenance, preparation, and repair of athletic fields, sports facilities, parks, and related recreation amenities. Assist in preparing fields for games, tournaments, practices, and special events; operate and maintain ground maintenance equipment; perform routine irrigation and facility maintenance; and provide quality customer service to park users while maintaining safe, clean, and attractive recreational facilities.

Types and level of maintenance generally performed in athletic field maintenance programs.

Methods, materials, and equipment used in the care and maintenance of athletic fields, pools, public spaces and recreation facilities.

Operational and maintenance requirements of equipment used in athletic field maintenance activities.

Standards regarding the setup and marking of athletic fields for practices and games (i.e., base lines, foul lines, pitcher’s mound distance, flag football field measurements).

Standard swimming pool cleaning operations.

Proper techniques, safety procedures, and uses of a variety of hand, power, and mechanized equipment.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance work.
• Perform full range of duties under adverse climatic conditions.
• Perform basic light equipment maintenance tasks.
• Prepare, mix, and apply chemicals safely and in compliance with written instructions.
• Lift heavy materials and equipment.
• Operate the majority of field preparation tools and equipment which include shovels, rakes, motorized and manual equipment and in use of basic hand tools.
• Read plans and specifications and follow directions.
• Adapt to varying changes in tasks assigned on a daily basis.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Minor repair of fences, sprinkler heads, and other equipment.
• Work independently and assume responsibility for assigned duties.
• Operate pickup trucks and small utility vehicles.
• Perform physical work requiring heavy manual labor and dexterity.
• Safely operate a variety of light and heavy equipment including mowers, rototillers, edgers, and other grounds equipment and vehicles.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.