Maintenance Technician III - Park and Recreation - Internal Applicants Only

The City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to participate in a work crew engaged in highly skilled athletic field maintenance and sports turf management activities. The successful candidate will perform work in multiple skilled trades and supervise and perform the work of field and facility maintenance with other workers and technicians.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years of experience and/or training in trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a non-exempt position.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

SUMMARY

Participates in skilled and manual labor related to athletic field care, maintenance, and preparation for play primarily in River’s Edge Sports Complex. Assists with sports turf management, field prep including lining and dragging, sport equipment assembly and maintenance, mowing and weed control, and equipment maintenance and repair. Provides logistical support to athletic events as needed. Operates and maintains various types of athletic field maintenance and equipment operation including mowers, weed whackers, aerators, sprayers, rollers, drag machines, chalkers, stripers, etc. Must have ability to perform computer word processing, record keeping, and report preparation. Operates heavy and light equipment for snow and ice removal. Possession of a valid Virginia’s driver’s license required.

Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit and be able to obtain a full CDL License within 12 months and obtain a Fertilizer Applicator License and Pesticide Commercial Applicator Certification within 12 months. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years training/experience in athletic field and turf maintenance or the equivalent combination of education and experience. May require night, weekend, and emergency weather-related work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Knowledgeable in all aspects of professional sports turf management – warm and cool season

· Assists in supervision and performance of the work of athletic field maintenance workers and technicians

· Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding

· Discusses job requirements with and receives detailed instruction from supervisor

· Supervises crews in absence of Maintenance Tech IV

· Inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions

· Requisitions necessary equipment and materials

· Maintains time and material records and prepares simple reports

· Performs or assists in performing more difficult or skilled tasks

· Coordinates with other department operational and technical personnel in the performance of assigned tasks

· Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services the full range of power-driven equipment used in athletic field maintenance and sports turf management

· Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal

· Assists with athletic events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed

· Follows established safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements. May require journey-level license in an area of skilled trades. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.