Grounds & Facility Maintenance Worker

DeKalb Health; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clinton is seeking a dedicated Parks Maintenance Worker to care for parks, fields, and municipal facilities in Clinton, TN. The role involves mowing, landscaping, litter removal, and basic repairs, with some weekend and evening hours required.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of landscaping/general maintenance experience, plus ability to operate lawn equipment and carry out safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent from an accredited high school.
• Minimum one year full-time work experience in landscaping, general maintenance or construction.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a TN driver's license and First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains parks, sports fields and municipal properties, including mowing, trimming, edging, landscaping, brush removal, litter pickup, tree trimming, and snow removal.
• Performs tasks related to sports field maintenance, including raking fields, weed control, lining/painting fields and fence repair.
• Provides custodial maintenance at City buildings, including mopping, buffing floors, cleaning windows, removing debris, restroom maintenance and light electrical maintenance.
• Operates landscape equipment including mowers, trimmers and backpack blowers.
• Operate portable sprayers or equipment with specific attachments to apply fertilizer and pesticides.
• Loads and unloads materials, tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs checks, preventative maintenance and light repairs on equipment.
• Performs a variety of support and clean-up activities, including cleaning, sweeping and handling of all types of parks and recreation materials.
• Assist at events sponsored by the City.
• Deliver, set-up and remove chairs, risers and other portable items needed for special events.

Skills

Safety awareness

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn equipment

Hand tools

Job description

• Location 101 Hicks St,Clinton, TN, 37716,United States
• Base Pay $16.50 - $20.00 / Hour
• Average Bonus $250.00
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

City of Clinton offers medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and family at no cost (except applicable co-pays and deductibles). Reduced rate day care for employee's children. 13 paid holidays. Generous vacation and sick time. This position does require some weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains parks, sports fields and municipal properties, including mowing, trimming, edging, landscaping, brush removal, litter pickup, tree trimming, and snow removal.
• Performs tasks related to sports field maintenance, including raking fields, weed control, lining/painting fields and fence repair.
• Provides custodial maintenance at City buildings, including mopping, buffing floors, cleaning windows, removing debris, restroom maintenance and light electrical maintenance.
• Operates landscape equipment including mowers, trimmers and backpack blowers.
• Operate portable sprayers or equipment with specific attachments to apply fertilizer and pesticides.
• Loads and unloads materials, tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs checks, preventative maintenance and light repairs on equipment.
• Performs a variety of support and clean-up activities, including cleaning, sweeping and handling of all types of parks and recreation materials.
• Assist at events sponsored by the City.
• Deliver, set-up and remove chairs, risers and other portable items needed for special events.
• May assist with routine checks or maintenance of playground equipment, swimming pool, bowling equipment and lanes.
• Drives and operates City vehicles and small and/or light equipment.
• Attend safety and training sessions.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a storm or declared emergency.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of equipment manuals, landscaping equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.
• Ability to ensure compliance with established City and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under stressful situations; ability to stay calm; have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public groups, agencies, other employees and the general public.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or equivalent from an accredited high school.
• Minimum one (1) year full-time work experience in landscaping, general maintenance or construction.

(A comparable amount of training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Tennessee driver's license by date of hire.
• Possess (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Occasional=1-3 Hrs; Frequent=3-5 Hrs; Constant=5-8 Hrs - Per Work Day)

Constant standing and walking for extended periods of time. Constant use of hands to operate equipment or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently stoops, kneels, crawls, climbs and crouches. Constant outdoor work in varying climates, temperatures, and weather conditions. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and in some cases, may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to talk and hear. Noise level in the work environment will include high level noise from mowers, edging equipment and blowers.

The City of Clinton, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The City of Clinton, Tennessee is a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace and this position is subject to the City’s drug and alcohol policy.