Parks Groundskeeper II - Sports Field and Athletics (Danville)

Supervises seasonal employees in the maintenance of parks and trails. Provides direction and instruction on the use of equipment and the performance of maintenance duties. Directs and participates in grounds maintenance and minor building maintenance activities on parks, athletic fields, landscape, and trails.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Prepares athletic fields by supervising; measuring and setting bases and pitching mound; removing litter; performing safety checks; painting, dragging, edging, weeding, raking, packing mounds with clay; maintaining irrigation control system; mowing; preparing the infield by fertilizing; and seeding, repairing fences, and applying soil amendments.
• Maintains parks, trails, and facilities by supervising; conducting safety checks; mowing, edging and trimming; applying herbicides and pesticides; performing tree work; removing leaves and litter; building retaining walls; maintaining and installing trash cans, tables and benches; cleaning and clearing the trails; performing minor building repairs; and planting plants.
• Assists with special events by setting up equipment and furniture for special events; works assigned events; and cleans up after events.
• Maintains equipment by inventorying, determining repair needs, following up with supervisor on repairs and submitting requests for additional equipment.

• Directs and participates in event set up and clean up.
• Reports as essential personnel for snow removal and other emergency response and ensures equipment availability.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School or GED and three to five years grounds maintenance experience.


An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

• First Aid/CPR
• Chain saw
• Forklift Operator
• Pesticide Application
• Playground Safety Inspector Certification issued by NRPA or similar organization.
• Valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record according to City criteria.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, handling, and fine dexterity.
• Frequent lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, and balancing.
• Occasional sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and climbing

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May experience frequent time pressure, change of tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May experience occasional irregular work schedule/overtime.
• May rarely perform multiple tasks simultaneously.