Athletics Maintainer

Branford Public Schools•Branford, CT

5h•$31

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Athletics Maintainer is to provide students, staff, faculty and visitors with athletic facilities, that are clean, safe and efficient for use.

Requirements

A strong understanding of field maintenance principles
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of athletics including baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, track and field
Ability to communicate effectively, with coaches and other staff members, to ensure that the fields are maintained to a high standard
High School Diploma or GED Diploma
Experience maintaining athletic facilities and fields

Nice To Haves

Trade School experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintenance of natural grass fields including mowing, trimming, seeding, aerating, top dressing, raking, grooming, field lining and game maintenance
Maintenance of artificial turf fields including grooming, blowing, turf repair, sweeping, adding infill
General upkeep of outdoor athletic areas including, spring/fall cleanup, hedge trimming, planting, pressure washing, litter pickup, trash removal
Operate, and provide basic routine maintenance to machinery such as mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers
Perform minor maintenance and basic trade skills, to make repairs on equipment and within facilities including: assembly and installation of equipment, as well as, demolition and removal of equipment
Troubleshoot and repair equipment such as: scoreboards, public address systems, timing systems, and equipment related to the different athletic programs
Move equipment and supplies around, and between athletic venues, as needed for the operation of events
Snow/ice removal operations within and around athletic venues and throughout the district, as necessary
May be asked to perform or assist with maintenance of swimming pool, as needed
Supports maintenance and cleaning of indoor athletic facilities such as gymnasiums, storage areas, locker rooms, as needed
Other duties, as assigned