Jurisdiction: City
of Cortland
Jurisdictional Class:
Competitive
Adopted: 10/15/80
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for
planning and supervising the maintenance of park areas, recreation facilities
including athletic fields, playgrounds and equipment, picnic and recreation
areas, and swimming pools. An incumbent
of this position is responsible for the safe, efficient and economical
operation of the physical facilities and equipment used for recreation
purposes. The work is performed under
the general direction of the Youth Bureau Director, and the Superintendent of
Public Works. Supervision is exercised
over subordinate staff engaged in maintenance activities. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Confers
with Youth Bureau Director and Superintendent of Public Works in such areas as
work to be performed, equipment required and budget preparation;
Supervises
the construction and maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and other
recreation areas;
Supervises
grounds maintenance activities;
Supervises
the repair and erection of playground equipment;
Inspects
buildings, grounds and equipment to insure that they are in safe condition to
be used by participants;
Instructs
subordinates in the Youth Bureau and the Department of Public Works in safe and
efficient methods of performing buildings and grounds maintenance tasks;
including
Supervises
the flooding and maintenance of ice rinks;
Reviews
work performed by subordinates by on-site inspections;
Prepares
and maintains a variety of records and reports such as equipment inventory,
purchase orders, vehicle maintenance records, ledger of expenditures, monthly
activity reports and personnel records;
Purchases,
within prescribed limit, equipment and supplies;
May
operate and perform minor maintenance on motor equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABIILTIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the methods, materials, terminology, and principles involved in the maintenance of parks and recreational areas, facilities, and equipment; skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary for the maintenance and repair of park and recreational facilities; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to lay out and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to keep simple records; initiative; manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in maintaining recreation facilities,
grounds and equipment which include athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic areas
and buildings.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a New York State Class D
driver’s license is required. Failure
to maintain a NYS Class D license will result in disciplinary action or
dismissal.