PT - Athletic Maintenance Staff

TitlePT - Athletic Maintenance Staff

Open Date: 242026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Seasonal: Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Bargaining/Non-Bargaining: Non-Bargaining Division: Venues Parks and Arts Location: Facilities & Grounds Reports To: Athletics Manager

Schedule: Up to 29 hours a week. Nights and weekends as this is when games take place at complex and outer fields.

Pay Rate: Up to $16.00 per hour

Description: SALARY up to 16.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Softball Commissioner, this position is responsible for maintaining athletic fields and landscaped areas. Duties include mowing grass, operating maintenance equipment, setting up and marking playing fields according to specifications, and repairing and maintaining equipment. Additional related tasks may be assigned as needed.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values:

• Excellence
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Inclusion
• Empowerment

Champion Values & Organizational Pride

• Champion Operational Excellence
• Make Sound Decisions
• Embrace Coaching and Accountability
• Communicate with Excellence
• Value Diverse People and Perspectives
• Embrace Personal Development
• Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SCHEDULE

Schedule will be up to 29 hours per week. The schedule may vary, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, depending on weather conditions and departmental needs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Not applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

• Provides support for athletic events as needed
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on assigned tasks
• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed eating, and spraying to ensure field readiness and aesthetic appeal
• Operate city vehicles, including trucks with trailers, to transport and maintain field machinery, ensuring proper setup, cleanup, and maintenance of athletic fields
• Remove debris from playing fields and surrounding areas to maintain a clean and safe environment
• Assist in the preparation and repair of playing surfaces to ensure optimal playability and safety
• Apply field markings and set up equipment for games and practice sessions according to schedule
• Maintains fencing and other surrounding structures
• Keeps records of completed daily work
• Conduct facility maintenance tasks to ensure that all amenities are in good working condition
• Responsible for ordering and delivering necessary field maintenance supplies and facilities
• Inspects condition and cleanliness of facilities, prioritizing cleaning based on facility usage
• Communicate with part-time staff regarding work priorities and schedule changes
• Maintains clean and safe work areas, tools, and equipment
• Be able to communicate with the public as needed, providing good customer service
• Maintains a positive attitude and consistent performance
• May be required to work heights of 10ft or more on ladders

NON-ESSENTIAL MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required
• Two year experience in athletic field maintenance, grounds maintenance, and recreation programs preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in field maintenance, recreation programs, and grounds maintenance
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public

CERTIFICATES LICENSE REGISTRATION

• Valid Drivers license required
• Equipment: Pickup truck, miscellaneous hand and power tools, lawn boys, weed eaters, riding mowers, field liners, painters

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 is frequently 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 or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet except when operating power equipment.

REQUIRED

• Pre-employment screen
• Background check
• Valid Drivers License

About the Organization

South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. Its the fourth-largest city in Indiana, with over 100,000 residents. South Bends flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the citys industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The citys 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues, make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and play.

EOE Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, should contact the Legal Departments ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldeptsouthbendin.gov, and Human Resources at humanresourcessouthbendin.gov, to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

EO No. 1-2016 Section 1

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff, and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1.

Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5a and 41 CFR 60-300.5a.

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