Field Maintenance Staff

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Field Maintenance Staff

Pay: $15.00-$22.00 Per Hour Depending on Experience

Seasonal Full-Time (April through September)

Two-three positions available.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, the Field Maintenance Staff will prepare and maintain the three softball complexes for league and tournament games.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Field Maintenance Staff work under the supervision of the Executive Director and the Field Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Operate a variety of Field Maintenance equipment including but not limited to: lawn mowers, weed trimmers, tractor, field grooming tools, rock picker, and others.

Inspect equipment for safe and proper operations; maintain equipment as needed, replacing fuel, fluids, and oil.

Mow, rake, sweep, blow, and pick up clippings, paper, and trash from athletic fields and complex.

Prepare the fields which may include dragging the infield, chalking or painting the lines, watering the fields, setting bases, and applying infill to turf field low spots.

Field maintenance will include filling infield holes, adding clay to infield when necessary, repairing batter’s boxes, and inspecting the ball fields for proper safety.

Field Maintenance Staff will be responsible for cleaning the permanent fixture restrooms at both the Cartee and Albrecht complexes.

Utilize independent judgement in performing grounds maintenance activities and be able to understand and follow written and oral directions.

Perform other duties as requested or required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer applicants to be 18 years of age or older. 

Applicant must have a valid Alaska Driver’s license.

Possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to the position.

Have knowledge and skills in preparing softball fields or general maintenance; ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with other employees and the public.

Utilize safe work procedures in operation of equipment, hand and power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also required to use feet, ankles, legs, hands, and arms to operate necessary equipment.

The employee must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical work with prolonged standing and walking for extended periods of time, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, stretching, bending, and pushing, stooping, climbing, crouching, crawling, moving, lifting, and carrying loads weighing up to 60 pounds.

The employee will be exposed to occasional to frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions while performing work.

CLOSING DATE:

This position will remain open until suitable candidates can be found.

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume via email to ben@anchoragesports.com, or contact our office directly in-person or by phone (907-562-1590).

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