What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Maintenance Worker position at Macon-Bibb County Government?
The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker is responsible for conducting the maintenance and repair of all athletic, recreational, playgrounds, or active park facilities within the Macon-Bibb County community.
- To perform grounds maintenance, equipment operations and other tasks related to the preparation and maintenance of Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation athletic fields and parks; coordinate and conduct work required to maintain athletic fields at Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation parks; performs routine monitoring of Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation pool facilities and preventive maintenance of facilities including restrooms and drinking fountains. Assists in all forms of clerical and receptionist duties.
- Assist in preparing and delivering needed materials and equipment to job-site; perform preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned; inspect equipment before and after use; monitor calibration of pool equipment on a routine basis.
- Perform a variety of tasks related to athletic field maintenance, pool maintenance, including, but not limited to; operating mowers, trimmers, tractors, field groomers, paint sprayers, aerifiers, chlorinators and sweepers.
- Clean and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles and pool equipment as appropriate.
- Operate a variety of mowers to maintain athletic fields and lawns; inspect tractor and mower for safe and proper operation; maintain equipment as needed, replacing fuel, fluids and oil.
- Mow, edge, trim and rake fields; plant, cultivate and water; weed killing; operate riding mowers, push movers, light-duty vehicles, blowers, sweeper, trimmers, edger and weed eaters.
The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker should possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least five years of experience in maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Must possess a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
The Athletic Field Maintenance Worker must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:
- Knowledge of field and building maintenance methods and practices.
- Department of safety rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of athletic field maintenance duties.
- Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repair, electrical procedures, custodial practices, landscaping, and equipment repair.
- Knowledge of various cleaning chemicals.
- Knowledge of the lining and chalking of various athletic fields (baseball/softball, football, lacrosse, rugby, etc.)
- Skill in operating various hand and power tools.
- Skill in operating lawn maintenance equipment including tractor, zero-turn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.
- Skill in operating athletic field equipment chalk machines, field paint sprayers, etc.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize daily assignments, and work independently.
- Ability to interact with the public and communication directions.
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