Job Summary:
Maintain the grounds and facilities of the City’s sports complex. Maintain equipment, landscapes and maintains grounds, maintains irrigation systems, and perform other duties as assigned.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
1. Maintain fields / grounds by picking up debris, trimming trees, mowing grass, changing trash bags in trash cans, landscaping grounds, repairing equipment, picnic tables, cleaning restrooms, new construction, concrete mason, and striping and prepping sports fields.
2. Maintain facilities by performing carpentry work, painting, replacing light bulbs, making plumbing repairs, perform concrete and masonry work and repairs, and perform other duties as assigned.
3. Help control vegetation and growth; prepare, apply and properly dispose of pesticides. Develop a working knowledge of turf grass maintenance and sports field practices.
4. Maintain equipment, install upgraded equipment, and assist other departments as needed.
5. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge and understanding of basic operational, technical, and vocational skills. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school.
· Working knowledge in at least five (5) of the following skills areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, pesticide (preparation, application, and disposal), horticulture, custodial, welding and/or metal fabrication, and turf, irrigation, turf grass maintenance, shrub and tree planting.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work well with others.
· Ability to assist with the setup and teardown of department wide special events.
· Ability to work an irregular work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
· Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
· Ability to respond during emergencies.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
· Mower, tractor, weed eater, chain saw, rock saw, backhoe, leaf blower, truck, hedge trimmer, hand tools, power tools, jack hammer, nail gun, grinder, buffer, table saw, paint gun, shovels
· Hard hat, safety vest, ear protection, gloves, safety goggles, steel toe boots, back support belt, dust mask.
Education, Certification and Experience Required:
· Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
· Possession of a valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
· One year related experience in at least five (5) of the following skills areas: Heavy equipment operation (backhoe), electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, masonry, painting, pesticide (preparation, application and disposal), horticulture, turf, shrub, and tree planting, irrigation repair, and turf grass maintenance.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Duties are generally performed citywide in outdoor settings. This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
Special Requirements:
· Ability to work an irregular work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· Subject to 24 hour call during emergencies.
The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.