Groundskeeper - Ballfields

City of Murfreesboro, TN; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to maintain and upkeep parks, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities within the Recreation Department.

This safety-sensitive role requires good communication in English and a valid driver’s license. Duties include mowing, gate opening, restroom upkeep, litter removal, equipment maintenance, and setting up for events.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to communicate in spoken and written English to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; work experience may waive education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Mows and maintains grass using power equipment and mowers.
• Opens and closes park facilities and prepares fields for use.
• Loads and unloads dirt, gravel and debris; cleans and services equipment.
• Keeps restrooms, pavilions and parks clean and stocked; disposes of trash.
• Repairs minor equipment and irrigation systems; assists with event setup.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to conduct maintenance and upkeep of the public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities within the Recreation Department.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #1.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver's license.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CITY OF MURFREESBORO

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