ATHLETIC FIELD/BRIGHT NIGHTS ASSISTANT COORDINATOR na City of Springfield, MA

About the Department

Responsible for assisting in the maintenance of parks/schools athletic fields and Bright Nights Holiday exhibits. Work involves varied maintenance, construction and repair of athletic fields under the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management during the months of March through October. The position also involves the set up and break down, maintenance, repair and refurbishing of the holiday exhibit known as Bright Nights in Forest Park from October through March. 

Position Duties

• Assists in maintenance of athletic fields and operates equipment necessary to complete aeration, fertilization, top dressing, mowing, irrigation, lining and related functions
• Assists in preparation of athletic surfaces and associated equipment, i.e. scoreboards & public address systems, for practices, games, tournaments and events during all seasons?

 

• Recommends equipment and material needs, obtains pricing, prepares requisitions and places orders

 

• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures

 

• Participates in the set up and break down of lighting displays

 

• Assists Athletic Field/Bright Nights Coordinator as necessary

 

• Performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of appropriate care of grounds and playing turf
• Ability to estimate time, materials and equipment requirements for specific projects
• Good interpersonal skills

Other Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required; advanced training in turf preparation preferred
• Experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of lighting displays