Equipment Operator I - Recreation/Maintenance

The Equipment Operator I is a full-time, permanent position in the Recreation Maintenance Division. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Laborer Supervisor II. The person in this position is supervised on a daily basis and has no supervisory authority. The Equipment Operator I works regular hours most of the time with occasional overtime when the workload demands it. There is no night or shift work involved with this position. The person in this position is not on call. The position has accountability for monetary, fiscal, safety, and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible. There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials on a daily basis. This exposure includes, but is not limited to, fertilizers, lime, cleaning chemicals, insecticides, and automotive fluids. The stress level associated with this position is average. Physical work associated with this position includes, but is not limited to, operating departmental mowers and field grooming equipment, sitting for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, standing, bending and kneeling.

Certification, Education and Experience Certification: A valid Mississippi driver's license is required for this position. Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred for this position. Experience: No experience is required for this position.

Purpose of Position

Maintain departmental athletic fields, facilities and grounds, and repair and construct departmental facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain City grounds, recreational areas and ballfields

Ensure mowing equipment is in operating order

Examine grounds and ballfields for foreign objects before mowing

Mow and weed-eat grounds Collect debris and trash from City properties Examine mowing equipment after mowing and remove excess material Service mowing equipment for storage

Maintain City swimming pool and tennis courts

Repair plumbing fixtures, as needed

Paint facilities, as needed

Construct and maintain ballfields as needed

Assist with designing ballfield

Cut infield lines appropriately

Weld foul polls, when needed

Install fences to proper specifications

Mow grass and remove dirt from ballfield

Repair bleachers, bathrooms and offices, as needed

Repair dug-out roofs, as needed

Maintain departmental vehicles and mowing equipment

Check oil, gas, water and brake fluid in vehicles each day

Wash all vehicles on daily basis

Transfer flat tires to city barn for repair

Request new equipment be ordered