Maintenance Stadium Assistant

Open Until Filled Primary Purpose

Under general supervision, assist in maintaining and preparing athletic fields for competitive events along with taking care of the nursery.

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Current & valid Driver’s License - required

• General knowledge of landscape maintenance
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
• General knowledge of the Maintenance Department’s organization and operation
• Organizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated knowledge of athletic field equipment and set up
• Demonstrated ability to work under time constraints to ensure achievement of completion

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower.
• Posture:
  Frequent standing, climbing stairs, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion:
  Frequent walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
• Lifting:
  Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to repair and/or move equipment and objects.
• Environment:
  Frequent changes in tasks; work outside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures and all weather conditions, dust, high noise level, vibration; exposure to chemicals, fuels and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular or prolonged days/hours; frequent district wide travel.
• Mental Demands:
  Frequent changes in task; maintain emotional control under stress. Regular attendance is an essential function.

One year of related experience preferred.

• Keep stadium and nursery grounds neat and clean including, but not limited to, sidewalks, bleachers, driveways and parking lots, by mowing, sweeping, washing and edging.
• Must be present to maintain stadium during events.
• Report all emergency situations, maintenance and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accountability of tools, equipment and supplies assigned to stadium and nursery.
• Prepare and maintain stadium and north nursery field for all UIL competitive events.
• Provide cultural care of turf, trees and shrubs.
• Perform necessary maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accept such other responsibilities as may be assigned.