Position:

Athletic Grounds Attendant Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency

Primary Purpose:

The Athletic Grounds Attendant is responsible for the landscape of all the athletic and sports complex areas on the high school campus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

(

Note:

The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) Maintain the grounds of all the sports complexes, excluding the playing surfaces. Maintain the operations of all sprinkler systems of the athletic fields. Mark game fields with paint for practices and games. Maintain the mowing equipment and service equipment when needed. Set up facilities for game day events. Tear down facilities after game day events. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs. Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance.

Additional Essential Job Functions:

Understanding of methods, tools and materials to include but not limited to: Cultivating and maintaining landscaped and athletic field areas; Athletic fields and track boundaries and markings; Basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests; and Health and safety regulations. Complete other tasks that may be necessary to maintain an efficient operation of all the athletic and sports complex areas on the high school campus. Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff. Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking, and weeding. Methods, equipment, and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work. Ability to work without close supervision. Proficient in multitasking.

Dependable and punctual Physical requirements:

Good health and high energy level. Ability to lift objects weighing 40 lbs or more. Ability to climb and descend a ladder. Extensive kneeling, crawling, and bending. Ability to tolerate a stressful environment. Ability to lift objects above shoulder level. Extensive pushing, pulling, and twisting.

Training and Experience:

A valid Oklahoma drivers license

Coordinates With:

Executive Director of Operations, Director of Activities, and CPS coaching staff.

Reports To:

Director of Activities and Executive Director of Operations