Athletic Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for working with the Athletic Staff with all phases of athletic field preparations, maintenance and operations, which includes some public school athletic facilities.
Some of the key duties of Athletic Maintenance Coordinator include operating equipment, field maintenance, turf development, performing administrative functions, assisting with budgets; procurement; compiling reports; reviewing bids for service; policy development for athletic facility sites; training and coaching subordinates; interacting with the public to resolve problems; maintaining stock of supplies, parts and materials.
Additional duties of Athletic Maintenance Coordinator:
- Coordinates the maintenance and preparation of citywide athletic fields, courts, and related amenities and accounts for work practices, completed projects, and staging of equipment.
- Direct, supervise and assist assigned staff in the maintenance, restoration and preparation of athletic fields, courts and other open space or outdoor facilities. Participates in the recruiting, selecting, counseling, disciplining, and terminating of personnel within the division.
- Supervises and assists in chemical applications such as fertilizer and pesticides; and the documentation of treatment in compliance with application laws and regulations.
- Assists with the development and implementation safety and training programs, new and existing for assigned area.
- Assists Athletic Management with planning, scheduling and organizing work and activities for the division; identifies, addresses, and resolves issues, determines resources that are required for such.
- Operates common hand and power tools, dump truck, front-end loader, specialized mowers, chipper, backhoe, top-dresser, small grader, aerators, commercial riding mowers, farm-type tractor with implements, and other related heavy equipment; participates in all types of work assignments as necessary.
- Ensures proper maintenance and operation of related athletic field and related amenities as well as parks turf management equipment such as top-dresser, motor grader, tractors, mowers, dump truck and aerator; operates equipment occasionally.
- Assists with contract specifications and preparations; monitors or inspects contractor work to ensure compliance.
- Provides customer Service relations to a diverse population that meets the expectations of the City's Customer CARES Standards. Interacts and coordinates with the public, other agencies and divisions in to resolve concerns and inquiries, related to athletic projects on city and school sites
-Processes daily administrative paperwork including reports, memos, requisitions, expenditures, and equipment status and personnel information.
- Attends or conducts staff, committee, and other professional meetings to exchange information.
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in a turf management, maintenance or closely related field.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
A Commercial Driver's License ( CDL ) is required.
Requires CPR and First Aid certification.
Certification in Supervisory Training preferred.
Special Requirements: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with turf management programs (golf course turf experience is acceptable) and specialized equipment.
Experience in Athletic Field preparation
Experience in procurement activities and basic knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Previous customer service experience.
Knowledge and experience in athletic and recreational programing.
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office and Outlook.