Groundskeeper-Natural Resources

Murfreesboro; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city in Tennessee seeks a dedicated Maintenance Worker to ensure the upkeep of public parks and recreation facilities. This role includes mowing, equipment maintenance, and working with volunteers on various nature projects. Ideal candidates should have landscaping experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and upkeep of public parks and facilities.
• Mow grass, maintain equipment, and assist with special events.
• Clean, restock restrooms, and maintain landscaping.

Skills

Communication

Landscaping

Maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power equipment

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.

Supplemental Information: In addition to the posted details, natural resources groundskeepers are responsible for:

• River Cleanups
• Working with Volunteers
• Invasive plant removal
• Wetland Restoration projects
• Grassland restoration/installation projects
• Arboretum Care and Maintenance
• Hiking and Bike Trail Maintenance
• Bioretention and Native Gardens Care and Maintenance

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.

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