Job Description

Parks & Recreation

Grading Supervisor

Posting Expires: June 30, 2026

Salary: $65,650/annually

General Description and Classification Standards:

Maintains and makes improvements to the athletic fields and irrigated areas of the district properties. This position also oversees site preparation and construction-related tasks, including grading of parking lots and roadways using specialized heavy equipment. Responsibilities include demolition of park amenities such as playgrounds and other structures; hauling of materials including, but not limited to, crush and run, infield mix, sand, and heavy equipment; and vegetative management using a bush hog. May oversee volunteers, temporary or contract workers as needed.

Supervision Received:

Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Maintains turf areas of athletic fields or assigned areas; mowing, sodding, edging, overseeding, weed control, and irrigation.
• Maintains infield surface; lip work, grading, conditioning, dragging, and raking.
• Maintains mounds and plate areas: minor sodding, building, grading, conditioning, and maintaining.
• Maintains the warning track; grading, dragging, and weed control.
• Performs preventative maintenance during inclement weather; tarping and field conditioning.
• Maintains batting practice and game setup; screens, cages, turf armor, chalking, dragging, and irrigating.
• Works directly with coaching staff for scheduling of workouts, etc.
• Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned task.
• May oversee volunteers, temporary, or contract workers as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of turf maintenance methodology and practices.
• Knowledge of landscape and water system design and operation.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of graders, lawn care tools and equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory.
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets and administer lawn care chemicals.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse public, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience –

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

One (1) year of experience in turf and field maintenance.

The role requires knowledge and operational skills in a variety of heavy equipment, including but not limited to: uni-loader, backhoe, rubber-tire loader, Dingo, tractors, bush hog, and aerator.

Licensures and Certifications -

None required.

Preferred Requirements –

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience in turf and field maintenance.

Lifting Requirements -

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.