Athletic Field Maintenance 
Athletic Field Maintenance supervises and participates in the work of a crew of highly skilled Maintenance Technicians and Seasonal Maintenance Workers engaged in a variety of turf and general park maintenance at River’s Edge Park. Performs skilled work in the operation of several types of motorized equipment (Steiner, Zero-Turn Mowers, Walk Behind Mowers), small gas powered two-stroke equipment (weedeaters, edgers, backpack blowers), and operates heavy and light equipment during snow removal. Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks; including some nights and weekends, as needed. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one to three years of experience and/or training in athletic turf maintenance and management or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Class B Commercial Driver License is preferred but the ability to obtain a Class B CDL learners permit and license within 12 months of hiring is a minimum. Possessing a Registered Technician Spraying license, a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification and a Fertilizer Applicator Certification are preferred but the ability to obtain all three within 18 months is required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Parks Maintenance
Performs skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and/or in the operation of motorized equipment in the area of parks or street maintenance. Operates street sweeper, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other medium to heavy equipment. Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal. When not operating equipment, performs general laboring tasks. Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of a valid appropriate Class A, B or C commercial driver's license. May require Pesticide Registered Technician Certification.
Athletic Field Maintenance
Typical Qualifications
SUMMARY 
 Participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of athletic field and turf grass maintenance, park restroom cleaning, trash removal, and general park landscape maintenance. Performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of several types of motorized equipment or maintenance of facilities and/or equipment
 
 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
 This position reports to a Maintenance Tech IV for daily assignments or the Maintenance Tech III in the absence of the crew leader. Will on occasion assit with the supervision of part-time staff or volunteers as needed.
 
 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
 High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one to three years of experience and/or training in athletic turf maintenance and management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
May supervise crew in the absence of Maintenance Technician III or Maintenance Technician IV.