Hatbox Sports Complex Maintenance Worker II

City of Muskogee, OK - Muskogee, OK

Muskogee, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Responsible for performing semiskilled tasks; works on individual job assignments or as a member of a work group engaged in planned or scheduled general maintenance or renovation activities involving Hatbox fields and facilities to include sports fields, public buildings, grounds, and streets. Duties often include the operation of light to medium sized vehicles and construction equipment. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operates push mower, riding mower and weed trimmer.
• Applies pesticides, herbicides and waters landscaped areas.
• Prepares sports fields for effective operation for games and tournaments.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and tractors.
• Maintains park areas; picks up trash and debris, cleans restrooms and office/break room areas.
• Participates in the repair and maintenance of sports fields, fences, playground equipment, irrigation system and other related facilities.
• Performs special events set-up.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• One (1) year of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving the operation of light to medium construction equipment.
• Good knowledge of manual labor work practices, methods, tools and materials of varied semiskilled general maintenance work.
• Good knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to use various types of mechanical tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of automotive and power equipment.
• Skills in the operation of light to heavy automotive equipment and in the use of pertinent tools and power equipment.

Benefits

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D driver's license is required.
• Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.