Athletic Field Maintenance Supervisor (Parks)

SALARY:

$23.40 - 29.25 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, this position acts in a lead capacity to recognize and identify sports fields maintenance including preventative, routine and problems that occur.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate activities of a crew assigned to athletic field maintenance including preventative, predictive and emergency maintenance of athletic field infrastructure.
• Oversee and monitor the team’s compliance with regulations related to herbicides, fertilization, and irrigating.
• Oversee and provide initial response to calls for service from staff, assess maintenance needs, and take appropriate action or route work orders to appropriate staff.
• Prepare technical specifications for renovation work, repairs and typical work performed by outside contractors.
• Manage and coordinate the work of those outside contractors including monitor and securing bids.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best management practices on sports field maintenance by reviewing publications and attending local training opportunities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work independently and solve problems while evaluating and prioritizing work projects. Prioritize team’s job assignments and coordinate work with other staff.
• Work around potentially hazardous materials (fertilizer, herbicides, etc.) requiring the use of specialized equipment.
• Train staff on various equipment such as chain saws, edgers, string trimmers, pruners, blowers, etc.
• Purchase, maintain and manage parts, supplies and small tools/equipment.
• Perform record keeping functions on computerized work order systems and Purchasing Card transactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of purchasing inventory control principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of fungicides, growth regulators, insecticides and other pesticides and the appropriate timetable of application. 
• Knowledge of pest management guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of project management skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues. Knowledge of effective supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of sports field irrigation system design, operation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of advanced athletic field maintenance procedures, techniques and standards, including design and construction.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in the maintenance and development of athletic facilities.
• Knowledge of horticultural processes and practices related to turf maintenance.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe handling, application procedures, and storage of fertilizers, pesticides, and chemical preparations.
• Skill in communicating with city staff and the public by oral and written means.
• Skill in propagating turf on various recreational surfaces.
• Skill in developing and maintaining athletic surfaces in a manner prescribed for the specified athletic event. Skill in directing and supervising the work of subordinates.
• Skill in working in a team atmosphere and participating on a variety of departmental and City-wide committees to enhance the provision of all City services.
• Ability to be used as a resource by other staff members.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement.
• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to operation a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, various computer software, copiers, telephone, fax machine and calculator.
• Ability to work outdoors and withstand extremes of weather and temperature.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in all conditions, safely, with the general public.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate with volunteers, citizens, citizen groups, youth sports associations, administrative staff, recreation staff and other departments
• Ability to respond to requests for service, complaints and compliments with a proper course of action.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, among the general public in all conditions.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
   

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• HS Diplo