Education and Experience:
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High School Diploma or GED; and
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More than one year of experience in the maintenance of parks facilities and grounds or a related field.
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Some supervisory experience (preferred, not required)
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Turf management experience (preferred, not required)
Desirable, but not required, qualifications include:
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Associate's degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, or related field
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
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appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of turf management, pesticide application, and athletic field maintenance;
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the crafts and skills applicable to irrigation systems, turf equipment use, athletic field layout, landscape maintenance work, and any permits associated with this work;
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all equipment and specialized tools used in turf management, parks facility support, and safe equipment operation;
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costs projections of maintenance and repairs, supplies, and equipment related to turf management and grounds maintenance;
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standards of safe turf equipment operation;
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procurement procedures, payables, and reconciling credit cards.
Skilled in:
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verbal and written communications;
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computer operations, including Microsoft Office products and work order software.
Ability to:
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prepare and interpret written reports and impart them effectively;
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implement appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of operating heavy trucks, trailers, tractors, and commercial turf equipment
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maintain proper records;
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coordinate with public and private groups to develop partnerships;
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plan, assign, coordinate, supervise, and review the work of subordinate personnel;
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establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, peers, representatives of other city departments, and the public.
