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SU MM A RY

: Field Attendants provide support in offering a safe and positive environment for user groups at the Taylor County Glen Ratliff Sports Complex. They should be familiar with the rules at the Sports Complex and have a general idea of the games of baseball, softball, and soccer.

E SS E N TI A L D U T IE S A N D RE SP O N S I B IL I T I E S

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• Perform safety checks of the field and area, as well as reporting any safety violations to the Parks and Recreation Manager.
• Drag or groom fields before each game.
• Line the field appropriately for the scheduled game.
• In the event of inclement weather, following the prescribed procedures to prepare the field or reporting to the Parks and Recreation Manager if the games have been cancelled.
• Unlock and lock field gates.
• Monitor fields during games.
• Turn lights on and off at baseball, softball, and soccer fields.
• Maintain all related equipment and report any damage or loss to equipment to the Park and Recreation Manager.
• Report any needed field maintenance to the Parks and Recreation Manager.
• Maintain positive public relations, and enthusiastically support the Taylor County Sports Complex.
• Document any accident or incident that may occur during games.
• Fill in holes and rake around all the bases, home plate, and the pitching mound before leaving the field, and between games.
• Clean up all trash in the bleacher area and on the fields before leaving the facility.
• Clean and stock restrooms.

Q UA LI F I C A TI O N R E Q U I RE M E N T S

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• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

K N O W L E D G E , S K I L L S AND A B I L I T IE S

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Organizational Knowledge:

Understand the department's guidelines for using the baseball, softball, and soccer fields.

Interpersonal Skills:

Able to demonstrate tact and friendliness in communicating with a variety of personalities.

Work Planning/Time Management:

Able to complete tasks in an organized and timely manner and to arrive and leave work as scheduled.

Monitoring:

Able to keep track of field use in relation to the established guidelines.

Administrative:

Able to keep accurate and detailed records of participation levels.

Flexibility:

Adaptable to changes in work schedule (due to inclement weather).

Organizational Commitment:

Willingness to accept department guidelines and policies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must possess ability to work well with public
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess at least an 8 th grade education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate (25-50) pounds lifting and carrying

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Stooping
• Driving
• Operating equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works outside in various weather conditions (high temperatures and humidity)
• Chemicals (insecticides and herbicides)

PREFERRED CRITERIA

Valid Florida Driver's License