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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker I – Athle�c Fields
Department: Parks & Recrea�on
Division: Parks & Forestry
Supervisor: Superintendent of Parks & Forestry
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 4
Job Number: 0403
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs work in the maintenance of athle�c facili�es and grounds
and performs other related work as required.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Repairs, installs, designs, and manages irriga�on systems related to athle�c facili�es and
other City facili�es.
• Manages turf in athle�c fields, grounds and other City facili�es.
• Operates equipment related to athle�c facili�es and grounds.
• Assists in scheduling of events and assigns staff du�es based off events.
• Maintains and repairs electrical equipment, facility plumbing, and performs general
carpentry repairs.
• Serves as crew leader on selected job assignments.
• Assists in snow and ice removal for trails, pedestrian areas and parking lots, storm
damage clean-up, and ice-ska�ng area maintenance.
• Cleans all restrooms, shops, facili�es, and areas within the Parks Department.
• Maintains digital log of maintenance.
• Responds to storm or other emergencies, as needed.
• Performs du�es in a safe manner and par�cipates in safety training.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in repair and
management of athletic fields.
• Cer�fied Pes�cide Applicator within six months of hire. Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid
State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on.
Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsements
Updated: March 2024
within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-
employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background
check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Sports turf
management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to follow oral and writen instruc�ons.
• Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and take measurements.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance
instruc�ons, and procedure manuals and maintains writen job records.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in a public building.
• Knowledge of custodial materials and equipment.
• Skill in the opera�on of various cleaning equipment including pool vacuums, floor
scrubbers and wet vacuums, transfer pumps, lawn mowers and snow blower.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Updated: March 2024
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure
to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recrea�on Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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