Temporary Recreation Leader (Field and Facility)

City of Merced • Merced, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City's Park and Community Services Department seeks applicants to work 5–20 hours per week, not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year. Under the general supervision of the Lead Ballfield & Maintenance Worker or a designated supervisor, this position performs routine maintenance, preparation, and repair of athletic fields, sports facilities, parks, and related recreation amenities. Duties include preparing fields for games, tournaments, practices, and special events; operating and maintaining grounds-maintenance equipment; performing routine irrigation and facility maintenance; and providing customer service to park users while helping maintain safe, clean, and attractive recreational facilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the types and levels of maintenance performed in athletic field maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used to maintain athletic fields, pools, public spaces, and recreation facilities.
• Knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements for athletic-field maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of standards for setting up and marking athletic fields for practices and games.
• Knowledge of standard swimming pool cleaning operations.
• Knowledge of proper techniques, safety procedures, and uses of hand, power, and mechanized equipment; occupational hazards; and standard safety practices.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance work and a full range of duties in adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment and perform physical work requiring heavy manual labor and dexterity.
• Ability to operate field-preparation tools and equipment, including shovels, rakes, basic hand tools, and motorized and manual equipment.
• Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment, including mowers, rototillers, edgers, other grounds equipment, pickup trucks, and small utility vehicles.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently, assume responsibility for assigned duties, adapt to daily task changes, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, preparation, and repair of athletic fields, sports facilities, parks, and related recreation amenities.
• Prepare fields for games, tournaments, practices, and special events, including setup and marking.
• Operate and maintain grounds-maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Perform routine irrigation and facility maintenance.
• Perform basic light-equipment maintenance and minor repairs to fences, sprinkler heads, and other equipment.
• Prepare, mix, and apply chemicals safely and according to written instructions.
• Provide customer service to park users and help maintain safe, clean, and attractive recreational facilities.
• Perform assigned duties independently and adapt to changing tasks, including performing multiple tasks simultaneously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed