Job Description
Position Summary
Provides specialized care for the parks, right-of-ways, and building grounds of the City of St. George.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
1. Patrols assigned parks, trails, recreation areas, and facilities performing maintenance and repairs to assure proper functioning of equipment.
2. Works closely with sports fields crew leader to provide quality experiences for City program participants while also assuring facilities maintain proper safety and minimal field/facility wear, tear, and abuse.
3. Maintains infields of softball and baseball fields, including proper watering and grooming of infields and proper setting of bases, mounds, and home plates, etc.
4. Operates tractors, reel mowers, rotary mowers, and other power equipment incidental to job. 5. Maintains restrooms and trash.
6. Assists with set up and take down for special events, such as the St. George Marathon.
8. Assists with weekend tournaments. Maintains sports fields as needed throughout the event.
7. Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/ Working Conditions
Outdoor work with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Moderate physical activity exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending. Exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions. May have disagreeable elements such as appearance of work place, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Some exposure to hazardous materials such as fumes, pesticides, cleaning agents, etc. and to high levels of noise. Exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Note: Requires working extended or irregular hours such as weekends, nights, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Licenses and/or Certifications: Possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be
obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Tools, equipment, and techniques used in maintenance, repair, and/or construction of landscapes,
irrigation systems, and hardscapes which may include basic construction projects.
• Standard safety precautions.
• Small engine (gas and electric) repair preferred.
Ability to:
• Work with minimum supervision, and understand and follow general work instructions.
• Perform outdoor manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 06/28/2023 12:00 AM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.