Senior Parks Groundskeeper - Sports Fields and Athletics (Danville)

Performs parks maintenance and inspection functions and acts as the assistant to the crew supervisor. Prepares and maintains the ball fields; maintains trails; maintains parks and park equipment; supervises seasonal employees; manages turfs and landscapes; recommends supplies to be ordered; performs irrigation work; monitors staff vehicles and equipment.

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 and maintains athletic fields; measures and sets the bases and pitching mound; mows, removes leaves and litter; applies pesticides and herbicides; fertilizes and seeds and trims plants.
• Maintains parks and trails; trims trees; removes dead trees; removes litter and leaves; mows and trims; applies herbicides and pesticides; installs and repairs irrigation systems and checks trails and parks for safety issues.
• Coordinates special events conducted in the park system; sets up for the event; works each event to assist the client with any issues; supervises community service and inmates; and cleans up after the event.
• Checks all equipment by conducting an inventory and performing regular inspections; evaluates maintenance and repair needs; and performs the maintenance and/or repairs.
• Provides customer service; interacts with citizens in the parks and trails; answers questions and provides assistance as needed.

• Substitutes for staff and supervisor, as needed.
• Cleans up after floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other emergencies or special events.
• Stays current with industry standards, technology and equipment by reading and attending training courses.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School or GED and one to three years related experience.


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

• Playground Safety Inspector Certification issued by NRPA or similar organization.
• Pesticide and Fertilizer Application
• Chain saw safety
• CPR and First Aid certification
• 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.
• Frequent standing, walking, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending and handling.
• Occasional fine dexterity, 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.