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- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Maintenance Worker - Athletic Fields

City of Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, NE

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.60 - $31.06 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Adhering to traffic regulations
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Machine operation safety procedures
Staff training
Vehicle codes
Pneumatic systems
Traffic laws
New irrigation system installation projects

Full Job Description

Description

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of City parks, recreation facilities, athletic fields and other related facilities.

Essential Functions

ALL ASSIGNMENTS

Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

May assist in the operation of construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, and loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations in the assigned area of responsibility; assist in snow removal activities.

Utilize a variety of hand and power tools; assist in routine maintenance of such equipment.

Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned.

Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed.

Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks involving the maintenance, construction and repair of park and recreational facilities.

May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Athletic Fields:

Set up and maintain athletic fields for games and practices.

Monitor game schedules or setting up fields for different age divisions.

Drag and rake fields, chalk and paint fields.

Supervise and work with summer staff to complete assigned tasks.

Manicure turf areas.

Collect trash at fields and complex areas.

Program irrigation clocks and adjust sprinklers.

Work a weekend schedule as required.

When Assigned to Pools:

Monitor, service and repair various pumps and motors at pools.

Manicure turf areas.

Repair pool structures and facilities as needed. Perform basic carpentry work and painting for building and maintaining pool facilities and equipment.

Keep pool records.

Take water sample to determine chlorine, alkalinity, water PH and acid levels, and make adjustments

Clean pools and pool areas.

Be able to work in water.

When Assigned to Irrigation Systems:

Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of City's irrigation systems, including pipe, sprinklers, wiring, valves and time clocks.

Program time clocks; observe and adjust watering rates as needed.

Perform the startup of irrigation systems in the spring and winterizing systems in the fall.

When Assigned to Mechanics:

Basic knowledge of diesel, gas and electric motors.

Repair hydraulics, electrical and mechanical equipment parts. Must be able to weld.

Repair various equipment and vehicles used in the Parks Department.

Keep updated records on equipment and vehicles.

When Assigned to Facility Maintenance and Landscape:

Perform basic carpentry work and painting for building and maintaining recreational facilities and equipment.

Basic landscaping knowledge; manicure turf, fertilize, trim trees, plant and remove trees.

Play structure installation and repair.

Perform custodial duties.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in truck and equipment operations.

Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including welders, motorized pneumatic and hydraulic equipment related to assigned area of responsibility.

Ability to:

Work in a variety of weather.

Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Provide functional and technical supervision to less experienced personnel.

Work effectively in the absence of close supervision.

Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Assist in the training and supervision of others in the safe operation of equipment and performance of functions.

Supplemental Information

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One to two years of experience comparable to that of a maintenance position within the described work areas.

Must have at least two years of experience in irrigation systems.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier.

Working Hours:

Winter work hours (November-March): Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Summer work hours (April-October): Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Weekend hours may be required and are dependent upon department needs.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Other:

This positions primary focus will be the athletic fields for the Parks Department, with strong emphasis on commercial irrigation knowledge.

Candidates are subject to a background check.

Rates Effective January 1, 2026 and are subject to change.

This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following one full calendar month of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employer's group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.

The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3400/$5900 deductible)

Employee only $ 29.78
Employee 2/4 $ 85.22
Employee and Family $173.97

The semi-monthly premiums for the Traditional PPO Plan: ($1000/$2000 deductible)

Employee only $121.30
Employee 2/4 $228.04
Employee and Family $354.94

DENTAL INSURANCE: Delta Dental coverage provided to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for a portion of the premium. $5.31 for Single, $10.49 for Emp. 2/4 or $21.78 for Family semi-monthly.

VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only - $7.09; Employee/Spouse - $13.88; Employee/Children - $14.61; Family - $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.

LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employees ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance is available for employees and dependents through payroll deduction.

RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan – 6.5% of gross earnings matched by the City. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% - not matched by City.

DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow pre-tax contributions up to $23,500/year.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA - LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employee's salary should he/she becomes disabled.

CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.

PAID VACATION: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments. Upon completion of the 6-month introductory period an employee is eligible to take 40 hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional 40 hours in the first 6 months following the introductory period. (80 hours in year 2 – 4; 103 hours in years 5 – 6; 124 hours in years 7 - 8; 128 hours in years 9 - 10; 144 hours in years 11 – 12; 152 hours in year 13; 160 hours in years 14 - 9; 183 hours in years 20 – 24; and 196 hours in year 25 and thereafter.)

PAID HOLIDAYS: Nine paid holidays and threepersonal holidays.

MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 8 hours for each full calendar month of service cumulative to 1,339 hours.

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