POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Temporary Turf and Grounds Manager
Parks & Recreation
Parks
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February 17, 2011
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs semi-skilled and skilled grounds and facility maintenance at the Sports Field complex. Work
involves the efficient performance of tasks requiring manual skills of physically demanding nature or
special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to the Parks Superintendent. Work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon
completion, although at times, employees of this class may work with little supervision in the
performance of routine duties.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Note: Important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following)
 Field preparation for play, infield/warning track surface maintenance, turf maintenance, irrigation,
field lighting, fencing, building maintenance, landscaping, drainage, retaining walls, trash
removal, and all aspects and amenities associated with the complex.
 Repairs park and recreation tables, benches, buildings and facilities: waters and fertilizes lawns,
shrubs, flower and plant materials, cultivates trees and shrubs, fertilizes, trims and plants grass,
flowers and shrubs, polices park and recreation areas, mows grass, operates chain and hand saws
in cutting up tree branches and limbs, cleans shelter and facility restrooms and meeting areas.
 Uses field and turf maintenance equipment including tractors, mowers, chainsaws, string
trimmers, blowers, infield grooming machine, and various other equipment.
 Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including changing light bulbs and fluorescent
tubes; sweeping floors; dumping garbage and replacing trash can liners; cleaning and sanitizing
restrooms and replenishing supplies; sweeping; emptying ash cans; cleaning spills; cleaning
drinking fountains, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; washing windows; cleaning
rain gutters; sweeping roofs.
 Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Graduation from HS or equivalent.
Six months experience in athletic field and/or grounds maintenance.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to perform duties on weekends, holidays, and split shifts as necessary.
Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
a.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and practices used in athletic
field and turf construction and maintenance and experience in areas of irrigation and irrigation
systems, weed control, fertilization, turf development, turf repair, turf renovation, grass cutting,
soil testing, field drainage, landscaping, infield preparation and construction.
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Working knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials and standard
equipment used in construction, grounds, and facility maintenance work.
Working knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around automotive and
related construction and maintenance equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out specific oral and written instructions, withstand prolonged
exposure to variable weather conditions, perform manual tasks involving physical strength and
endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to develop and maintain effective working
relationships with the general public, department personnel and other City employees.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Pickup truck; field, lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, infield groomers, chain
saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand
and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing
work, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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 this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and
arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or
operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb; or balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more
than 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing 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 this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and
in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is
frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application and review of qualifications, education and experiences; testing which may include:
written and/or practical examination, oral interview; final selection; reference check; background
investigation; and post-offer medical examination to include a drug screen.
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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of
Leavenworth and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of
the job change.
APPROVAL AUTHORITY:
Department Head
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HR Director
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