Maintenance Worker - Athletic Fields

Maintenance Worker - Athletic Fields  Salary $23.60 - $31.06 Hourly Location Grand Island, NE Job Type Full Time Job Number 4050-0526 Department Parks and Recreation Division Operations Opening Date 05/21/2026 Closing Date Continuous

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS Description Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of City parks, recreation facilities, athletic fields and other related facilities. Essential Functions

ALL ASSIGNMENTS

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required. May assist in the operation of construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, and loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations in the assigned area of responsibility; assist in snow removal activities. Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned. Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed. Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park and recreational facilities. May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned. When Assigned to

Athletic Fields:

Set up and maintain athletic fields for games and practices. Monitor game schedules or setting up fields for different age divisions. Drag and rake fields, chalk and paint fields. Supervise and work with summer staff to complete assigned tasks. Manicure turf areas. Collect trash at fields and complex areas. Program irrigation clocks and adjust sprinklers. Work a weekend schedule as required. When Assigned to

Pools:

Monitor, service and repair various pumps and motors at pools. Manicure turf areas. Repair pool structures and facilities as needed. Perform basic carpentry work and painting for building and maintaining pool facilities and equipment. Keep pool records. Take water sample to determine chlorine, alkalinity, water PH and acid levels, and make adjustments Clean pools and pool areas. Be able to work in water. When Assigned to

Irrigation Systems:

Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of City's irrigation systems, including pipe, sprinklers, wiring, valves and time clocks. Program time clocks; observe and adjust watering rates as needed. Perform the startup of irrigation systems in the spring and winterizing systems in the fall. When Assigned to

Mechanics:

Basic knowledge of diesel, gas and electric motors. Repair hydraulics, electrical and mechanical equipment parts. Must be able to weld. Repair various equipment and vehicles used in the Parks Department. Keep updated records on equipment and vehicles. When Assigned to

Facility Maintenance and Landscape:

Perform basic carpentry work and painting for building and maintaining recreational facilities and equipment. Basic landscaping knowledge; manicure turf, fertilize, trim trees, plant and remove trees. Play structure installation and repair. Perform custodial duties.

Qualifications Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in truck and equipment operations. Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including welders, motorized pneumatic and hydraulic equipment related to assigned area of responsibility.

Ability to:

Work in a variety of weather. Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner. Provide functional and technical supervision to less experienced personnel. Work effectively in the absence of close supervision. Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in the training and supervision of others in the safe operation of equipment and performance of functions. Supplemental Information Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One to two years of experience comparable to that of a maintenance position within the described work areas. Must have at least two years of experience in irrigation systems.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.

Working Hours:

Winter work hours (November-March): Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Summer work hours (April-October): Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Weekend hours may be required and are dependent upon department needs.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Other:

This positions primary focus will be the athletic fields for the Parks Department, with strong emphasis on commercial irrigation knowledge. Candidates are subject to a background check. Employer City of Grand Island Address 100 East 1st Street P O Box 1968 Grand Island, Nebraska, 68801 Phone 308-389-0190