Listing Summary

Peachtree City is seeking an experienced Athletic Facilities Supervisor to join our dynamic Recreation and Special Events team! This position is responsible for supervision and assisting with the daily maintenance operation of the city’s parks and complexes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

 

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.

 

• Prepares purchase orders.

 

• Purchases, stores, and applies herbicides and pesticides.

 

• Receives, processes, and assigns work orders; closes work orders upon completion.

 

• Inspects City property for maintenance and repair needs.

 

• Inspects City playgrounds; schedules maintenance and repairs as needed.

 

• Plans and implements turf field renovations for athletic fields.

 

• Schedules and oversees the work of contractors.

 

• Operates a variety of tools and equipment.

 

• Responds to after-hours and weather-related emergencies.

 

• Directs the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Processes employee payroll records.

 

• Maintains daily logs and completes monthly reports.

 

• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies; reorders as needed.

 

• Assists with special City events (i.e. Fourth of July parade/fireworks, Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival, etc.).

 

• Performs related work as assigned.

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

 

• Knowledge of multi-use sports field maintenance and repair

 

• Knowledge of work processes and equipment used in athletic field preparations and facility custodial and maintenance work.

 

• Knowledge of and ability to learn City and departmental personnel policies and procedures. 

 

• Skill in leadership methods including the ability to plan and organize the work of others.

 

• Skill in problem solving.

 

• Skill in prioritizing and planning.

 

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

 

• Skill in time-management.

 

• Skill in using computers, maintenance management software, and office programs.

 

• Skill in oral and written communication.

 

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a workplace of dignity and respect.

 

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

The Athletics Facilities Supervisor works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines include internal control procedures, relevant state and federal laws, and City and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

 

 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

 

• The work consists of varied supervisory and maintenance management duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contribute to the complexity of the work.

 

• The purpose of this position is to supervise the maintenance of City grounds. Successful performance contributes to safe, attractive, and well-maintained facilities.

 

 

CONTACTS

                                                

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, department heads, other City employees, vendors, contractors, athletic associations and the general public.

 

• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

• The work is typically performed outdoors and involves heavy lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis. Includes exerting 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

 

• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme heat, cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff comprised of technical and support staff it the Recreation and Special Events Department.  Processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, councils, and disciplines staff.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an Associate’s Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

 

• Requires four (4) years of experience with turf, grass and irrigation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience supervising and directing the work of technical and support staff.

 

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license (category 24 Ornamental and Turf) preferred or must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.

 

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector preferred or must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.

 

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

 

 

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.