Purpose of Position

Maintain departmental athletic fields, facilities and grounds, and repair and construct departmental facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain City grounds, recreational areas and ballfields

Ensure mowing equipment is in operating order

Examine grounds and ballfields for foreign objects before mowing

Mow and weed-eat grounds

Collect debris and trash from City properties

Examine mowing equipment after mowing and remove excess material

Service mowing equipment for storage

Maintain City swimming pool and tennis courts

Repair plumbing fixtures, as needed

Paint facilities, as needed

Construct and maintain ballfields as needed

Assist with designing ballfield

Cut infield lines appropriately

Weld foul polls, when needed

Install fences to proper specifications

Mow grass and remove dirt from ballfield

Repair bleachers, bathrooms and offices, as needed

Repair dug-out roofs, as needed

Maintain departmental vehicles and mowing equipment

Check oil, gas, water and brake fluid in vehicles each day

Wash all vehicles on daily basis

Transfer flat tires to city barn for repair

Request new equipment be ordered

Perform other duties as directed

Certification, Education and Experience

Certification: A valid Mississippi driver's license is required for this position.

Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred for this position.

Experience: No experience is required for this position.