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Now Hiring! Field Maintenance Workers

By Stacie M., 03/08/17, 1:00PM AKST

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We are hiring 4 part-time field maintenance workers for the 2017 softball season.

Job Announcement

Title: Field Maintenance Worker
Pay: $12.00 Per Hour
Four part-time positions available

(Work begins mid-April, weather dependent, and concludes in August. Potential for 1 full-time position.)

 

GENERAL PURPOSE:

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Field Maintenance Workers work under the supervision of the Softball Director and the Field Maintenance Foreman.

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.
  • Fill infield holes, add clay to infield when necessary, repair batter’s boxes, and inspect ball fields for proper safety.
  • Clean 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:
  • Applicants must 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 general knowledge and skills in preparing softball fields; ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with other employees and the public.
  • Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking, and weeding. Methods, equipment, and materials used in grounds keeping work. Utilize safe work procedures in operation of 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 between 50-95 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.


How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the below application and return to the Anchorage Sports Association. Contact information is included on the application.