JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Leader (Athletics/Playgrounds)

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: April 1997

ORG/POS #: 3340/2251

JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide working supervision to employees engaged in the maintenance of City ball fields and the preparation of fields for ball games.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Receives immediate supervision from the Recreation Supervisor (Athletics).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads workers and participates in the dragging of ball fields to level soil before and between ball games.

2. Prepares or supervises the preparation of ball fields for use by filling holes, marking foul lines, and setting bases.

3. Completes general maintenance and repair of playground equipment, ball fields, sprinkler systems, and other equipment at park facilities.

4. Operates light duty trucks for maintenance and ball field preparation projects.

5. Maintains grounds by watering, trimming, and applying herbicides and insecticides.

6. Assigns and reviews the work activities of assigned employees.

7. Completes a daily worksheet noting time worked by assigned employees.

8. Ensures the picking up of litter from the ball park grounds.

9. Performs minor maintenance on equipment such as weed eaters, lawn mowers, edgers, etc., and vehicles.

10. Repairs and cleans fences, dugouts, bleachers, rest rooms, and other facilities in park areas.

11. Notifies supervisor of major problems with equipment, maintenance needed at park facilities, and equipment and materials needed.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receives food for concession stands when delivered.

2. Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides immediate supervision to employees of Park Maintenance Worker(s) and part-time employees.

JOB SPECIFICATION

LEADER (ATHLETICS/PLAYGROUNDS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs work of average difficulty in a variety of maintenance or landscaping duties and providing working supervision to a crew of workers.

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: April 1997

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative)

Leads workers and participates in the dragging of ball fields to level soil before and between ball games.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of ball fields for use by filling holes, marking foul lines, and setting bases.

Completes general maintenance and repair of playground equipment, ball fields, sprinkler systems, and other equipment at park facilities.

Operates light duty trucks for maintenance and ball field preparation projects.

Maintains grounds by watering, trimming, and applying herbicides and insecticides.

Assigns and reviews the work activities of assigned employees.

Completes a daily worksheet noting time worked by assigned employees.

Ensures the picking up of litter from the ball park grounds.

Performs minor maintenance on equipment such as weed eaters, lawn mowers, edgers, etc., and vehicles.

Repairs and cleans fences, dugouts, bleachers, rest rooms, and other facilities in park areas.

Notifies supervisor of major problems with equipment, maintenance needed at park facilities, and equipment and materials needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of the procedures used in general plant maintenance, including transplanting, fertilizing, and pruning.

Some knowledge of grass, tree, plant and shrub varieties.

Some knowledge of concrete finishing methods.

Some knowledge of plumbing fixtures and equipment.

Some knowledge of ball field maintenance.

Some knowledge of safety and first aid.

JOB TITLE: Leader (Athletics/Playgrounds)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures.

Skill in the operation of light duty vehicles and earth-moving equipment, and tractor-mounted chemical spraying equipment.

Skill in the operation of hand and light power tools.

Skill in the use, maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.

Ability to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions of pumps, compressors, and related equipment.

Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints, schematic drawings and equipment repair manuals.

Ability to determine equipment and material needs for assigned projects.

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with subordinates, supervisors, members of the public, and employees of other city departments.

Ability to keep accurate records.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to assign and review the work activities of assigned employees.

Ability to perform manual labor.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Completion of high school or vocational technical course in landscaping or building trades; at least one (1) year of experience working with equipment and hand tools; at least one (1) year of experience in related landscaping and general maintenance work; at least one (1) year of leadership experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE: Leader (Athletics/Playgrounds)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements	Yes	No
Lifting (lbs.)	50
Carrying (lbs.)	50
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

Work Environment	Yes	No
Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)	ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)		ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü