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Public Service Worker - Sports Fields and Athletics

Job in Danville, Virginia, 24541, USA
Listing for: City of Danville, VA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Provides unskilled and semi-skilled laborer work for a variety of departments in connection with a variety of public service projects. Maintains parks and athletic fields; provides unskilled manual labor repairing or installing water and gas pipelines; provides courier service; and removes debris after storm events. Sets up for special events and snow removal and may include providing direction to community service workers.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

When Assigned to Utilities:

  • Maintains utilities by preparing the work site; loading and unloading pipe and other materials; stocking the truck with parts/materials based on supervisor’s direction; digging trenches and ditches; providing work site protection, when necessary; handing tools and materials to other crew members; and cleaning up the work site.
  • Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
  • Provides emergency response/clean up.
  • Provides customer service by answering citizens’ questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
  • Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.
When Assigned to Parks & Recreation:
  • Maintains parks by collecting trash and cleaning buildings; directing inmates in trash collection; hauling trash to dumpsters; mowing and removing limbs and leaves; operating mowers and weed cutters; installing landscape beds; and removing debris.
  • Provides courier services by delivering and picking up a variety of materials; and running errands.
  • Provides emergency response/clean up.
  • Provides customer service by answering citizens’ questions; and referring complaints to supervisors.
  • Participates in training by attending monthly division and crew training sessions.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
  • Supports special events.
  • Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).
  • Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills (when assigned to Utilities). No job experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

  • Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
  • Based on assignment, the following may be required:
    • Confined Space Certificate
    • Flagger Certification
    • Registered Technical Pesticide Application
Job Knowledge
No knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.

Reading
Basic:
Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Writing
Basic:
Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math
Basic:
Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills
Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

Technical Skills
Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
  • Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
  • Constant standing.
  • Frequent walking, lifting and carrying
  • Occasional sitting, pushing/pulling, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing.
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City…
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