Field Dragger - Sports

Description

The Field Dragger is responsible for the maintenance of infields and includes watering infields and dragging sports fields. Additionally, this position is responsible for chalking sports fields weekly. This position reports to the Recreation Services Supervisor.

Examples of Duties

• Water infields using irrigation outlets
• Drag sports fields using lawn mower
• Chalk sports fields weekly
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Typical Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school education or equivalent
• Experience with safely operating hand and power tools
• Must have knowledge of basic field maintenance and sports field markings
  
  

Supplemental Information

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate equipment in a responsible and safe manner
• Ability to work harmoniously in a group and to interact with the public in a positive and courteous manner
• Demonstrated punctual and reliable work habits
• Willingness to accept supervision and to communicate effectively with supervisors
• Must be able to work independently and use time efficiently and effectively
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Effort

This is a non-smoking workplace. Work is performed outdoors at a Park District facility and may include evenings, weekends, and seasonal hours. May be exposed to bees. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform Parks services duties that require sustained, strenuous physical exertion that includes activities such as moving and heavy lifting of items up to 50 pounds; stacking, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, and standing for extended periods
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects up to 50 pounds, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump
• Must be able to move equipment as needed
• Work involves exposure to weather conditions, such as extended periods of sun, rain, cold temperatures, wind, and potentially uneven terrain that may contain trip hazards
• Work involves exposure to noise
• Hours vary and may include early morning, weekend, and evening shifts
  
  

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

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