Maintenance Technician I - Parks Management

The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform skilled turf and athletic field maintenance including mowing, weed-eating, edging, leaf mulching, aerating, fertilizing, seeding, dragging and marking. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in hands-on work, and like seeing the direct results of your effort, this is a great opportunity to be part of the behind-the-scenes team that makes game days happen.

SUMMARY 

Supervises and participates in skilled and manual labor with a crew of highly skilled Maintenance Technicians and Season Maintenance workers engaged in athletic field care, maintenance, and preparation for play primarily in River’s Edge Sports Complex. 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 (weed eaters, edgers, backpack blowers), athletic field equipment (drag machines, chalkers, stripers), 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.

• Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
• Prepares fields for game play, including marking and dragging operations
• Performs tasks such as fertilizer and pesticide application
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and services the full range of power-driven equipment used in athletic field maintenance and sports turf management
• Assists with event support, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed
• Discusses job requirements with and receives detailed instruction from supervisor
• Inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions
• Maintains time and material records and prepares simple reports
• Coordinates with other department operational and technical personnel in the performance of assigned tasks
• Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal
• Follows established safety procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  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 preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a non-exempt position.

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.

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.

Salary : $42,000 - $53,160