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Job: Sports Field Technician Department: Sports Field Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round; 40 hours per week; weekends and holidays required, overtime when required; Non-Exempt Pay Range: $27-30.00 per hour. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package 60 days following date of hire (health insurance, paid time off, free parking on site etc.) Work Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035 POSITION DESCRIPTION The Sports Field Technician will report to the Director of Grounds and the Sports Field Manager and will work with them and other members of the crew to maintain the surfaces of athletic playing fields. This position will focus primarily on the maintenance of the new Kentucky bluegrass, sand-based regulation soccer pitch at Icahn Stadium. This position will also assist with the Park’s 18 grass soccer fields (16 sand based, 2 natural) and 12 synthetic soccer fields located at Randall’s Island Park. This position offers a unique opportunity to help maintain fields of various playing surfaces and levels across a 330-acre park in New York City. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES · Implement an effective turf plan for the Icahn Stadium field, under the guidance and direction of the Director of Grounds and Sports Field Manager. · Focus on assisting with maintenance of the soccer pitch at Icahn Stadium to a high standard, suitable for professional and semi-professional play. · Provide gameday support during professional and semi- professional matches. · Work with the Randall’s Island Sports Field crew to assist with daily field maintenance including field layout, dimensions, lining, mowing, seeding, fertilizing, watering, leveling, laying sod, removing debris, and rolling. · Assist with implementation of a responsible integrated pest management program for the Icahn Stadium field. · Assist with a variety of projects including field leveling, irrigation repair, irrigation installation, drainage & field renovation. · Apply knowledge of synthetic turf field general maintenance and repair. · Operate hand tools such as various hoes, rakes, tampers, and shovels. · Operate small equipment such as walk and riding lawnmowers, weed whackers, vibratory tamps, sod cutters, edgers and backpack leaf blowers. · Operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, tractors, and skid steers. · Ensure all equipment is secured and well-maintained, including washing, greasing, fueling, and arranging for service of equipment. · Perform other general tasks as assigned. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS · Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in high-end turf maintenance, such as golf course, stadiums, ball fields, soccer fields, etc. · Advanced knowledge of and ability to assist with a variety of projects pertaining to the soccer fields which can include field renovations, sod removal, sod installation, irrigation install, repair/adjustments, aeration, seeding, and drainage. · Knowledge of and ability to safely use hand tools that are essential to soccer field maintenance such as rakes, tampers, shovels, specialized tools such as compactions testers, soil moisture meters and shear test tools. · Ability to operate small equipment that is essential to maintaining a safe and enjoyable playing surface such as weed whackers, mowers and edgers. · Knowledge of and ability to safely operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, tractors, skid steers and corresponding attachments and implements routinely used to assist in cultural practices and field renovations. · Knowledge of synthetic turf field general maintenance and repair. · Knowledge of various field dimensions and playing formats. · Ability to line fields and knowledge of lining material. · Excellent attention to detail. · Knowledge of various field and soil amendments and their appropriate use and application. · Excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic, desire to excel and willingness to learn. · Possess creative problem solving and adaptive decision-making skills to help maintain 31 Soccer fields of various playability requirements. · Willingness to collaborate and create positive working relationships. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Ability to shift priorities and focus, when needed. · Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, occasional evenings, etc. · Ability to work outdoors in all different types of weather, under strenuous conditions. · Ability to perform physical labor; must be able to lift 50lbs. · Valid Driver License. PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS · Two (2) years of materials applications experience. · Strong communication skills. · Pesticide license. · Fluency in Spanish.
Department: Facilities Job title: Maintenance Clerk Reports to: Facilities & Purchasing Manager Classification: Non-exempt Job objective The Maintenance Clerk performs routine and preventative maintenance for the facility. Keeping the office in a presentable manner is very important to the Firm. Therefore, the Maintenance team plays an essential part by restoring and sustaining the operations of the facility for our clients and employees. 1. Vacuum and dust the premises. 2. Clean conference rooms after each meeting: - Remove garbage and clean liners are replaced; polish tables clean chairs; vacuum carpet; clean credenzas (leather and marble); wipe down place mats; remove any plates, coffee, milk or water containers and make sure window blinds are even. - Keep credenza cupboards clean and neatly stocked - When necessary, notify the Facilities Manager of any papers, files or boxes left in the conference rooms. - Advise next shift personnel which conference rooms were still in use at the end of your shift. - Check Meeting Room Manager to keep track of conference room use in order to clean and remove on a timely basis when meeting is over. 3. Keep the office neat and clean at all times. Establish, submit and adhere to a schedule for the following: - Check and tidy bathrooms regularly as needed; make sure toilet seat covers, soap, paper towels and air fresheners are stocked, wipe countertops; sweep bathroom floors. - Clean glass doors, glass on staircases as needed and wipe down the brass along the staircase. - Spot clean cafeteria, convenience copy areas and carpet, as needed. - Pick up and dispose of any trash or empty boxes in the hallways and copy convenience areas. - Ensure garbage cans are emptied and clean liners replaced. - General maintenance, including hanging pictures and moving furniture. - Change any burned-out light bulbs. - Clean wood credenzas and marble at reception and secretarial areas. - Spot clean carpeting, including stairways. - Clean elevator lobby floors, as needed. - Clean closets. - Preventative maintenance (i.e., check door knobs, bathroom fixtures, etc.) - Dust the art work. - General overall cleaning of the entire premises. - Check all Supplemental Units to ensure they are working. - Respond to requests from all employees (i.e., convector issues in parameter offices, move boxes, etc.) 4. Furniture repair and carpentry jobs. 5. Assist with interoffice moves. 6. Clean office/secretarial area for new as well as visiting employees/clients. 7. Notify Supplies Clerk if there is no First Aid kit available for new employee. 8. Report any unfinished work by contractors or building employees to Facilities Manager. 9. Assist with the Hospitality and Supplies Departments, as needed 10. Report any repairs needed to premises to the Facilities Manager. ** Qualifications** High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledgeable in some carpentry, repairs of furniture, HVAC systems and keeping the grounds in order. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with staff, administration and attorneys. Position Type/Expected Hours No travel is expected for this position. Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional overtime. Physical requirements Heavy lifting and some repairs. Direct reports Not a supervisory position. Salary 40,000- 45,000