Turf​/Ballfield Technician; LM; Seasonal

Description

The Turf/Ballfield Technician is responsible for maintaining and restoring lawns and general maintenance throughout the park including ball fields, and the general upkeep and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment. This position is a 9 month seasonal Full Time position that starts March and ends in December. The hourly wage for this position is $20 per hour.

• Mow lawns throughout the Park
• Cut weeds in and adjacent to lawns not reachable by mower
• Rake, level, haul material for, fence, and broadcast seed on lawns
• Install, maintain, and/or remove fencing and signage
• Remove litter from and generally clean lawn and open areas
• Remove hazards in the park and/or mitigate hazardous situations
• Assist crews from ball fields, landscape management, and maintenance and operations when necessary for emergencies, special events or special projects
• Remove snow and ice as needed
• Facilitate work completed by volunteers in Prospect Park on occasion
• Interact with the public to help resolve issues, provide information and answer general park inquiries
• May work alongside volunteers and youth in carrying out responsibilities

• General maintenance of five (7) athletic fields including maintenance of clay infields with Sand Pro infield groomer; hand groom clay infields when necessary; level field surfaces by filling in holes created by dogs, metal detectors, and drainage issues; and mowing lawns in athletic fields
• Pump excess water due to poor drainage from fields after rainfall
• Clean dugouts, infields, outfields, and lawn areas daily
• Paint, make minor repairs, remove graffiti, and remove weeds around benches, signage, and light posts – Assist crews from ball fields, landscape management, and maintenance and operations when necessary for emergencies, special events and special projects
• Work with and train volunteers to carry out fieldwork and safely assist with outdoor restoration, beautification, and cleanups in all types of weather

• Operate vehicles (e.g., truck, utility vehicle, tractor), power equipment (e.g., chainsaw, string trimmer, mower, brush hog, wood chipper, and hedge trimmer), and various hand tools safely
• Keep an inventory of tools and equipment and communicate with supervisor about additional tool and equipment needs
• Maintain vehicles, tools, equipment, and shared work spaces as per standards set out by supervisor; communicate issues with vehicle, tool, and equipment safety to supervisor as they arise

Performs other job-related duties and functions as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year groundskeeping or general landscaping experience and operating related machinery preferred
• A valid Driver’s License

• Passion for the Alliance Mission & Core Values: A passion for public parks and environmental conservation combined with a commitment to treating others with respect, appreciating individual differences and embracing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ethics & Integrity: Earns the trust and respect of others through a consistent commitment to integrity, honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Machinery Operation: Competence in mechanized equipment and safe vehicle operation is essential. The ability to safely operate and maintain various groundskeeping vehicles and equipment including but not limited to infield groomers, utility vehicles, weed whackers and riding and push lawn mowers is required. A general understanding of ballfield maintenance.
• General Facility Maintenance: Knowledge of or ability to perform simple building/grounds maintenance and repair duties utilizing power and hand tools commonly used in the industry including but not limited to power tools such as, drills, and hand tools such as hammer, pliers and screw drivers, lawn mowers, blowers and snow blowers.
• Health and Safety: Comply with relevant health and safety legislation and regulation and organizational policies. Manages risk including the identification of hazards,…