Temporary Recreation Leader (Field and Facility)

Types and level of maintenance generally performed in athletic field maintenance programs. 

Methods, materials, and equipment used in the care and maintenance of athletic fields, pools, public spaces and recreation facilities.

Operational and maintenance requirements of equipment used in athletic field maintenance activities.

Standards regarding the setup and marking of athletic fields for practices and games (i.e., base lines, foul lines, pitcher’s mound distance, flag football field measurements).

Standard swimming pool cleaning operations.

Proper techniques, safety procedures, and uses of a variety of hand, power, and mechanized equipment.  

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Perform semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance work.

Perform full range of duties under adverse climatic conditions.

Perform basic light equipment maintenance tasks.

Prepare, mix, and apply chemicals safely and in compliance with written instructions.

Lift heavy materials and equipment.

Operate the majority of field preparation tools and equipment which include shovels, rakes, motorized and manual equipment and in use of basic hand tools.

Read plans and specifications and follow directions.

Adapt to varying changes in tasks assigned on a daily basis.

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Minor repair of fences, sprinkler heads, and other equipment.

Work independently and assume responsibility for assigned duties.

Operate pickup trucks and small utility vehicles.

Perform physical work requiring heavy manual labor and dexterity.

Safely operate a variety of light and heavy equipment including mowers, rototillers, edgers, and other grounds equipment and vehicles.

Follow written and verbal instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.