Parks Groundskeeper II - Sports Field and Athletics

City of Danville • Va 24541, VA

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About The Position

The Parks Groundskeeper II supervises seasonal employees and directs and participates in maintenance of parks, trails, athletic fields, landscaping, and facilities. The position provides instruction on equipment use and maintenance tasks, prepares athletic fields, performs grounds and minor building maintenance, assists with special events, and maintains equipment and supplies. The City may add to or change duties at any time. Additional duties may be assigned to support operations. The employee serves as essential personnel for snow removal and other emergency response and ensures equipment availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three to five years of grounds maintenance experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Chainsaw certification.
• Forklift Operator certification.
• Pesticide Application certification.
• Playground Safety Inspector Certification issued by NRPA or a similar organization.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
• Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations, including comprehension of standard situations and significant aspects of the subject.
• Basic reading ability to recognize common two- or three-syllable words.
• Basic writing ability to write simple sentences or lists of numbers, names, and addresses.
• Intermediate math ability, including practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.
• Regular and routine communication involving exchange and receipt of information.
• Ability to perform duties after receiving general instructions, with some discretion among a few identifiable choices; assignments are usually reviewed upon completion.
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field and analytical judgment and decision-making appropriate to the work environment.
• Ability to oversee work quality, train and instruct employees, and schedule work.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, including exerting 50–100 lbs. occasionally, 10–25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10–20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and ability to talk to drive and communicate effectively with others.
• Expected regular and predictable attendance.
• Use and maintain City equipment, tools, and other resources appropriately, including work time.
• Use hearing, hand, and eye protection, steel-toe boots, and other safety equipment as appropriate or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervise seasonal employees, providing direction and instruction on equipment use and maintenance duties.
• Prepare athletic fields by measuring and setting bases and pitching mounds; removing litter; conducting safety checks; painting, dragging, edging, weeding, raking, and packing mounds with clay; maintaining the irrigation control system; mowing; fertilizing and seeding infields; repairing fences; and applying soil amendments.
• Maintain parks, trails, and facilities by conducting safety checks; mowing, edging, and trimming; applying herbicides and pesticides; performing tree work; removing leaves and litter; building retaining walls; maintaining and installing trash cans, tables, and benches; cleaning and clearing trails; performing minor building repairs; and planting plants.
• Set up equipment and furniture for special events, work assigned events, and clean up afterward.
• Direct and participate in event setup and cleanup.
• Maintain equipment by inventorying it, identifying repair needs, following up with a supervisor about repairs, and submitting requests for additional equipment.
• Report as essential personnel for snow removal and other emergency response and ensure equipment availability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED