Athletic Maintenance Worker

The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker is responsible for conducting the maintenance and repair of all athletic, recreational, playgrounds, or active park facilities within the Macon-Bibb County community.

• To perform grounds maintenance, equipment operations and other tasks related to the preparation and maintenance of Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation athletic fields and parks; coordinate and conduct work required to maintain athletic fields at Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation parks; performs routine monitoring of Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation pool facilities and preventive maintenance of facilities including restrooms and drinking fountains.
  
  Assists in all forms of clerical and receptionist duties.
• Assist in preparing and delivering needed materials and equipment to job-site; perform preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned; inspect equipment before and after use; monitor calibration of pool equipment on a routine basis.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to athletic field maintenance, pool maintenance, including, but not limited to; operating mowers, trimmers, tractors, field groomers, paint sprayers, aerifiers, chlorinators and sweepers.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles and pool equipment as appropriate.
• Operate a variety of mowers to maintain athletic fields and lawns; inspect tractor and mower for safe and proper operation; maintain equipment as needed, replacing fuel, fluids and oil.
• Mow, edge, trim and rake fields; plant, cultivate and water; weed killing; operate riding mowers, push movers, light-duty vehicles, blowers, sweeper, trimmers, edger and weed eaters.

The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker should possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least five years of experience in maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Must possess a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of field and building maintenance methods and practices.
• Department of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of athletic field maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repair, electrical procedures, custodial practices, landscaping, and equipment repair.
• Knowledge of various cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of the lining and chalking of various athletic fields (baseball/softball, football, lacrosse, rugby, etc.)
• Skill in operating various hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating lawn maintenance equipment including tractor, zero-turn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.
• Skill in operating athletic field equipment chalk machines, field paint sprayers, etc.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily assignments, and work independently.
• Ability to interact with the public and communication directions.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER