This is semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of variously surfaced tennis courts.

Employees in this class maintain and repair variously surfaced tennis courts in accordance with established professional standards. Duties include detecting problems and making repairs, performing daily maintenance of tennis court surfaces, clearing courts of debris and trash, maintaining automatic water systems, installing or replacing nets and windscreens, replacing top dressings and repairing holes, replacing line stripes on clay courts, and applying chemicals and fertilizers. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal observations and conferences for satisfactory completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Maintains and repairs variously surfaced tennis courts; detects problems and makes necessary adjustments or repairs to keep tennis courts in top professional playing conditions at all times.

Performs daily maintenance of tennis court surfaces including clay courts and the monitoring of the watering system, dragging, replacing clay and brushing lines; cleans courts of debris including trash, rocks, leaves, sand and dirt particles, and loose turf particles.

Maintains automatic water systems; adjusts and repairs watering pipes, canisters, floats, and timing devices on clay and grass courts; replaces top dressing as needed.

Installs, replaces or adjusts nets and windscreens; replaces top dressing, repairs holes, and replaces line stripes on clay courts.

Performs daily maintenance of grass courts; applies chemicals and fertilizers under supervision.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the repair and maintenance characteristics of variously surfaced tennis courts.

Knowledge of the methods and materials required in the repair of tennis court surfaces.

Knowledge of irrigation systems used for watering of tennis courts.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge of chemicals and fertilizers required for the maintenance of grass tennis courts.

Ability to maintain and repair variously surfaced tennis courts in accordance with departmental procedures.

Ability to detect improperly functioning mechanical systems used in tennis court operations.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to operate equipment used in tennis court maintenance and repair activities.

Ability to apply chemicals and fertilizers in the prescribed manner.

Skill in the operation of close tolerance mowing equipment.

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