Leisure Services Maintenance Worker

This position assists in the maintenance of Leisure Services Department grounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, aquatics and other facilities.

• Participate in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, and related facilities; perform turf management duties; prepare athletic fields and courts for play.
• Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, including turf and athletic field maintenance equipment.
• Prepare fields, courts, and other facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and other events or programs.
• Maintain parks trails and related infrastructure.
• Perform basic outdoor maintenance tasks at assigned facilities including mowing and edging the grass, transplanting and tending to flowers/shrubbery, applying fertilizer, repairing, and landscaping grounds.
• Perform a variety of custodial functions; sweep, vacuum, mop, waxes, and polish floors; clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs as needed.
• Set up facilities for programs, games, tournaments, and other events; clean facilities following events.
• Order supplies and materials from vendors.
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems.
• Inspect facilities and report repair and maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Clean and maintain facility furniture and playground equipment.
• Pressure wash surfaces.
• Provide support for recreation programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties.

• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices necessary for proper performance of heavy manual work, light or medium equipment operation and associated chemical application.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Skill to perform a variety of routine manual tasks in the care, cleaning and limited maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Skill in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Skill in following instructions and prioritizing work.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, nature and propriety of the results.

Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work.

The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of city recreation facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to provision of safe and well-maintained facilities for use by the general public.

• Graduation from standard secondary school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Six (6) months recent experience using hand tools and materials used in maintenance and repair work.
• Six (6) months recent experience operating power-driven tools and light or medium automotive equipment.

• Possession of valid operator driver license with an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• An applicant for this position is subject to a criminal history background check pursuant to the following statutes: §§38-13-1. Ala. Code (1975) et seq., as amended by the Child Care Safety Act (Act of Alabama #), Act of Alabama , or §41-27-10, Ala. Code (1975).
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs.

An Equal Opportunity, Affimative Action Employer.