Ballfield Groundskeeper: Keep Parks & Fields Ready

City of Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Murfreesboro is seeking a parks maintenance worker to upkeep public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities within the Recreation Department.

You will operate power mowers and weed eaters, perform light equipment repairs, and help prepare parks for events and reservations. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver’s license is needed. This is a safety-sensitive role with potential for biweekly payroll scheduling.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED, which may be waived by work experience.
• Experience in landscaping or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows/cuts grass with power equipment, commercial riding mowers and weed eaters.
• Opens and closes park gates, restrooms and prepares fields for use.
• Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, and other debris.
• Cleans, maintains and services equipment and tools.
• Picks up trash in the parks areas and disposes of it properly.
• Cleans and restocks restrooms and cleans picnic pavilions and prepares them for reservations.
• Maintains and conducts light repair work on equipment, building and grounds; repairs irrigation systems.
• Moves and sets up for park functions requiring moving tables, bleachers, and chairs for concerts and special events.
• Cuts down and removes limbs, branches, and trees that have been damaged by adverse weather conditions.
• Trims and sprays weeds with herbicide; spreads fertilizer.
• Installs mulch and trims landscape.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Lawn mowing

Equipment maintenance

Groundskeeping

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power mower

Weed eater

Irrigation repair

Job description

City of Murfreesboro is seeking a parks maintenance worker to upkeep public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities within the Recreation Department.

You will operate power mowers and weed eaters, perform light equipment repairs, and help prepare parks for events and reservations. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver’s license is needed. This is a safety-sensitive role with potential for biweekly payroll scheduling.