Parks & Recreation Services Worker - Athletic Fields

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Lynchburg's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking Part-time Service Workers for maintenance of athletic fields. This position will assist the Park Services Supervisors in their duties and support the maintenance and/or use and care of Division facilities, properties, and shared-use sites.

Three days per week, 7AM – 3:30PM or as scheduled by supervisor. This position offers Paid Time Off benefits. Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The part-time athletic field maintenance worker performs day to day tasks for general park maintenance and recreation support activities; with an emphasis on athletic field maintenance, mowing, marking, and other related tasks. A well-rounded and experienced Turf Professional is preferred for this position.

• Operates motorized and hand-held equipment relative to work such as field marking machines, groomers, tampers, light trucks, mowers, etc.
• Operates of heavy equipment including but not limited to tractors, loaders, and skid steers. Operations are for field maintenance, parks maintenance, special projects, and/or snow removal services at all properties assigned.
• General athletic field maintenance including chemical application, special sporting field maintenance needs per sport, and mowing
• General Irrigation management including inspection, repair, and other maintenance of existing irrigation systems.
• Perform simple building and park maintenance activities (i.e., carpentry, plumbing, landscape, electrical, etc.) as necessary in support of department goals and objectives.
• Inspects facilities with various City agencies (i.e., Risk Management, Parks and Recreation, and Buildings and Grounds) to ensure compliance with applicable safety and maintenance standards.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers, and others.
• Monitors and assists in the rental and use of Parks and Recreation managed (or shared) parks and facilities.
• Maintain accurate work logs, report hazards, and follow all safety policies and environmental regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and remote settings.
• Frequent walking, bending, lifting, digging, hauling, and operating machinery.
• Exposure to environmental hazards such as uneven terrain, insects, wildlife, dust, and noise.
• Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect services to citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.

• Valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.

• CPR/General First-Aid Certification required within 6 months of date of hire.