Construction & Maintenance Specialist II - Ballfield ...

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.What it is like to work here:At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.Surround yourself with:Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. It’s our heart and service that bring us together.We encourage a work life balance:Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Additional Benefits include:Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contributionMedical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designeesHealth Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability optionPlus: Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.For Benefits information Click HERETo estimate how much your pay and benefits could be worth use our Total Rewards EstimatorBackground Check InformationDue to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.JOB SUMMARYPerforms routine and basic work in general maintenance, repairs, fabrications, remodeling, and construction, commonly represented by the maintenance and construction trades in maintaining and upgrading existing facilities, grounds, and equipment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTwo (2) years of experience in related building maintenance and/or construction trade.A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a county vehicle.Some Departments may require a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire AND/OR attainment of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting this position. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSTransports and operates light, medium, and/or heavy-duty equipment.Operates and performs general maintenance on service vehicles, equipment, and assigned hand tools/power tools.Prepares a variety of routine records and reports and maintains records of work requests and routine equipment maintenance and safety records.Assists with loading and unloading dock deliveries and shipments.Troubleshoots and performs basic repair and building maintenance involving electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, glazier, and painting tasks. Keeps alert for facility problems that could be safety or security issues.Performs electrical functions involving plug and play, small portable UPSs, and light fixtures, configures cubicles and workspaces that plug into existing circuits, replaces de-energized lamps, outlets, and switches, resets circuit breakers, and changes faceplates.Performs plumbing functions, including changing batteries in faucets and flush valves, adding salt to softeners, plunging sinks and toilets, pouring water in floor drains to eliminate sewer smells, tightening toilet seats, and repairing lawn sprinklers.Changes filters and lubricates motors on HVAC systems.Assembles/disassembles, designs, relocates, and repairs modular furniture partitions, workstations, shelving, and other office furniture.Maintains facility grounds, which may include cutting grass, weeding, watering, aerating, fertilizing, seeding turf, installing and maintaining sprinkler systems, trimming shrubbery, and snow removal.Constructs and maintains curbs, gutters, waterways, sidewalks, retaining walls, fences, and flatwork.Changes exterior light bulbs and parking lot light bulbs and performs parking lot striping, curb painting, and window cleaning.Frequent inspection of hooks, straps, beams, and supports signs of overloading and excess stress.May read blueprints, schematics, hazard warnings, and safety instructions. Lays out jobs, makes rough sketches showing materials and dimensions, estimates labor, determines methods, material, and time requirements, and ensures that code requirements, safety regulations, and safe work practices are followed.May order and maintain stock of materials and supplies. Picks up and distributes cleaning supplies within facilities.May assist licensed electricians and plumbers with work/functions requiring a license to perform. Please refer to the CMS II Essential Functions Cheat Sheet for what can or cannot be done without a license in these areas.May assist County HVAC technicians with the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment, systems, air compressors, and boilers. Please refer to the CMS II Essential Functions Cheat Sheet for what can or cannot be done without a County HVAC technician.May provide locksmith services to all facilities. Installs mechanical and computerized locks; programs and maintains computerized door locks; repairs broken locks on doors, cabinets, and desks; cuts keys using a key machine. Calls County locksmith when needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)Knowledge of:Methods, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to perform facilities and grounds construction, maintenance, and repair workGrounds maintenance and gardening (care of flowers, shrubs, trees, fertilizing, etc.)Preventative maintenance techniquesStandard Safety Practices and procedures common to facilities and grounds constructionContracting methods, such as building and framing walls, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and the safety procedures associated with all the proceduresProper hand and power tools needed for assigned tasks, their usage, and safety measures when using themCleaning methods and techniques, sanitation principles, fire codes, and proper use of cleaning chemicals and suppliesProper safety measures and precautions to take when working in buildings and around the publicGeneral Geography of Salt Lake CountySkills and Abilities to:Respond to public and co-workers' inquiries in a courteous and positive mannerOperate and maintain equipment and tools needed to accomplish assigned tasksInteract and communicate effectively with other trade professionals, facility staff, and publicAct and work independently with minimum supervision, make decisions, and prioritize tasksFollow written and verbal instructions and proceduresPrepare and maintain proper records and reportsWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires extensive physical labor: lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects over 50 pounds (occasionally up to 100 pounds with some assistance), kneeling, bending, sitting, and standing. The work involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, smoke, and/or loud noises.IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITIONPLEASE NOTE: The Ballfields Maintenance Worker is responsible for the daily upkeep, preparation, and renovation of baseball and softball fields. This position ensures that all playing surfaces are maintained to a safe, clean, and professional standard for games, practices, and events. Duties include field leveling, dragging, chalking, measuring, repairing, and performing general grounds maintenance and construction work as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform daily maintenance and preparation of baseball and softball fields, including dragging, raking, watering, and chalking lines. Level and grade infields to ensure safe and consistent playing surfaces. Measure and mark bases, pitching mounds, and foul lines according to regulation standards. Inspect and repair turf, infield mix, warning tracks, and mound areas as necessary. Perform field renovation and construction projects such as rebuilding mounds, laying sod, spreading infield mix, and restoring damaged areas. Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (tractors, drags, line markers, blowers, mowers, etc.). Perform general grounds maintenance such as trash removal, edging, weeding, trimming, and landscaping around fields and common areas. Assist in building and restoring new or existing ballfields and related facilities. Maintain inventory of field materials (chalk, clay, mix, paint, tools). Working special events and tournaments as required.

Created: 2025-11-19