Primary Purpose:

Perform skilled and semi-skilled labor in the various aspects of athletic facility maintenance. Role will include responsibilities for the maintenance, irrigation, repairs and related service activities for the district athletic facilities and sports complex. Directly participate in the daily maintenance and preparation of all playing surfaces, train all staff members in techniques to maintain athletic fields. Follow operational procedures to optimally maintain the playing surface of the field. Experience, special skills, knowledge, and abilities to maintain athletic fields at the highest competitive levels are required.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional agency)
• Valid Texas driver’s license (must have a driving record that is acceptable according DPS/DVISD Transportation)
• Shall be subject to testing for use of alcohol or controlled substance that violates law or federal regulations
• Shall possess / or obtain proper certification for broadcasting herbicides and fertilizers within 180 days 
• Obtain irrigation technician certification for the repair and maintenance of the irrigation system within 180 days
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.  Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.  

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Ability to communicate with staff verbally, electronically and in written form 
• Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment
• Ability to operate riding mowers, power tools, hand tools etc.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Experience:

One-year experience in landscape maintenance, preferred

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

 

Professionalism 

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions 
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators 

Instructional Management

The athletic facility tech promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Assist and provide service to accomplish the District maintenance goals.
• Supports athletic department goals through service of athletic facilities 
• Completes assigned service work with athletic department

Organization Improvement

The athletic facility tech promotes efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following: 

• Keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Maintain safe and attractive facilities/grounds.

Communication and Community Relations

The athletic facility tech promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

• Professional communication with staff while working to achieve department goals.  

Personnel Relations/Management

The  athletic facility tech manages personnel effectively through activities such as the following: 

• Maintain records and complete service requests per work schedule.   

Organization Management

The  athletic facility tech manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as including but not limited to the following:

• Perform athletic field and grounds maintenance including mowing, aerating, topdressing, seeding, sodding, trimming, field painting, irrigation and turf care, fertilizing; spray chemicals including insecticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and related chemicals; follow proper safety precautions; care of trees and shrubs, proper pruning techniques and tree removal.
• Monitor and service synthetic turf areas according to the warranty documents and service plan for all synthetic turf areas.
• Complete the pregame preparation for athletic events to include; electrical checks and repairs, equipment set-up and breakdown, water service, custodial duties, and all game related duties as assigned. 
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; organize work methods and procedures; ensure that the proper materials are available, and services to always provide access to athletic facilities.
• Operate or drive a variety of specialized equipment utilized in assigned projects including tractors, lawn mowers, power and hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, edgers and related equipment; assist in training others to use specialized equipment as necessary.
• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and general maintenance repair work of equipment, buildings and facilities by performing a variety of equipment renovation, semi-skilled plumbing, carpentry, roofing, painting and electrical work with assistance from maintenance service techs.
• Perform maintenance of athletic areas and buildings; pick up paper and other debris; sweep entrances; clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restrooms; replenish and maintain restroom supplies including soap dispensers, tissues and towels.

Professional Growth and Development

The athletic facility tech participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Attend training courses as specified by the District.
• Participate in continuing education courses
• Complete all related training for maintaining certification for irrigation and non-commercial applicators license 

Qualities of Effective athletic facility tech:

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed. 
• Shall comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

None

 

Equipment:

• Turf care and landscaping equipment, including but not limited to tractors, mowers, chain saws, edgers, weed trimmers, electronic motors, generators, pumps, sprinklers, miscellaneous hand and power tools for grounds maintenance.
• Truck or van, trailers, lifts, etc.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Work irregular and extended work hours
• Strenuous walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and inside, on slippery and uneven walking surfaces, and ladders. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.