NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Maintenance Specialist I - Parks and Athletic Fields
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40K/yr - $41K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Maintenance Specialist I for the Parks and Athletic Fields in the Town of Blacksburg. This role involves performing skilled and semi-skilled labor for athletic field maintenance, including mowing, irrigation, and playground maintenance, as well as operating heavy equipment during various cleanup operations.
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Responsibilities
Operates specialty turf equipment including reel mowers, infield groomers, and aerators
Performs infield maintenance on baseball/softball fields including, repairing bases, pitching mounds, batters boxes and transition areas of infield and outfield
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on irrigation systems
Operates backhoes and heavy equipment loaders
Dump truck and snow plow operation
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED certification required
Minimum of four year's related experience
A valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License – Class B with a satisfactory driving record required
General knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used for athletic field maintenance
Ability to safely work in and around the roadway
Skilled in the operation of backhoes, grapple loaders
Ability to operate a dump truck with snow plow during snow removal operations
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly
Ability to work in a crouched position for extended periods of time
Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
Ability to effectively communicate with the public and other employees
The regular exertion of up to 50 pounds of force
Frequent exertion of up to 100 pounds of force
Occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force
Work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions
Frequently requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
Occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing and tasting or smelling
Work has standard vision requirements
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
Work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities
Work regularly requires exposure to wet humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration
Occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens
May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment
Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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