TURF EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ATHLETIC FEILDS

JOB DESCRIPTION TURF EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ATHLETIC MAINTENANCE) PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM Human Resources Newport News, Virginia Department GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, this position operates and transports reel mowers, riding mowers, and zero turn mowers in support of the Athletic Maintenance Division and directs Construction Maintenance Workers on site for athletic field markings, maintenance and turf management.
Reports to Crew Supervisor B.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates turf mowing equipment such as reel mowers, batwing mowers, and zero turn mowers on athletic fields.
Operates topdressors, aerators, loaders, and tractors with various turf maintenance attachments.
Conducts initial preparation and setup, marking, and maintenance of various types of athletic fields.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, cleans equipment, and inspects equipment for damages.
Assists in making repairs to bleachers, goals, fencing, tennis nets, soccer nets, trash barrels, benches, and other equipment at various athletic sites.
Assists in the maintenance of landscaped areas to include mulching, pruning, edging, weed control, fertilization, and general upkeep.
May serve as a lead worker in directing onsite maintenance required for various types of athletic fields, sports tournaments, and mowing operations.
Performs minor carpentry work to include hanging signs, repairing dugouts, building ramps, and installation of various other equipment at athletic sites.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values of Commitment, Caring, and Collaboration.
Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE  Equipment Operation – Basic knowledge of proper procedures for operating, inspecting, and maintaining assigned equipment related to athletic field maintenance.
PC# 70325 Page 1 of 3 Revised: 3/01/2022  Athletic Field Maintenance – Knowledge of common tools, practices and work related to detailed athletic field preparation, maintenance, and repair.
 Safety — Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to athletic field maintenance and other work related activities.
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the operation of assigned equipment.
REQUIRED SKILLS  Judgement/Decision Making – Uses logic to understand, analyze and evaluate situations and exercise sound judgment to make appropriate decisions involving the public and city employees.
 Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and divisions, contractors, NNPS School division, and the public.
Effectively responds to and resolves complex inquiries and disputes.
 Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology and estimated schedules.
REQUIRED ABILITIES  Manual Labor – Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions.
 Communication – Thorough ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to listen and understand directions, information, and ideas presented both verbally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires 2 years of experience operating turf maintenance equipment.
Some experience maintaining and setting up athletic fields is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS An acceptable general background investigation to include a sex offender registry check as well as a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work.
 Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
 May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
PC# 70325 Page 2 of 3 Revised: 3/01/2022 SENSORY REQUIREMENTS  Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
 Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, animals/wildlife, water hazards, disease, or pathogenic substances.
PC# 70325 Page 3 of 3 Revised: 3/01/2022