Sports Field Technician: Seasonal

Position Title :

Sports Field Technician : Seasonal

Job Description :

The Salt Lake City Regional Athletic Complex is now hiring for seasonal positions! Incumbents will perform landscaping, mowing, fertilizing and ground's maintenance.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

Performs a variety of duties required to main tain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf;

cleaning restrooms; picking up trash; raking leaves; clearing sidewalks; and removing debris. Assists with park-related projects such as laying sod, re-seeding, and planting of flowers and trees and inspecting and adjusting sprinkler systems.

Operates various types of handheld and light mechanical equipment including mowers, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.

May operate heavy landscaping equipment (not requiring a Commercial Drivers License).

Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and irrigation systems necessary to successfully complete assigned tasks.

Responsible for the preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustment of equipment to ensure the proper operation and safe efficient use.

• Assist in the proper mixing and application of fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals used in the care and maintenance of turf and landscaped areas.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ability to get to various Parks and Public Lands facilities. Personal and city vehicle use will require a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION :

• Experience in maintenance and landscaping.
• Experience working for a city municipal park.
• Experience operating light or heavy-duty equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50lbs and on occasion up to 80lbs.

Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Exposure to weather extremes, noise, dust, fumes, etc. are routine.

Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Seasonal

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$17.85 - $19.00 / hr

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time / Part Time :

Scheduled Hours :