Park Grounds Maintenance Technician

GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC in Kentucky seeks a maintenance worker for parks and facilities. This role covers routine and heavy manual tasks and safe operation of various tools and equipment to care for county parks and recreational facilities.

You will perform grounds maintenance, landscaping, and equipment upkeep, with duties including trail and greenspace care, pond and dock maintenance, and occasional park renovations. Weekend/evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience is required; prior experience is helpful.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License (Class C) with a satisfactory MVR.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities include operating hand tools and equipment safely; following instructions; basic math and communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely across park maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine park and grounds maintenance including landscaping and trail work.
• Mow, weed, trim, and apply pesticides as needed.
• Prune trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Prepare and maintain trails, greenspaces, docks, and ponds.
• Clean restrooms and pick up litter in parks and medians.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.
• Assist in park renovations and other department tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tool handling

Safety awareness

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Weed Eaters

Blowers

Hand tools

Pesticide equipment

Job description

GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC in Kentucky seeks a maintenance worker for parks and facilities. This role covers routine and heavy manual tasks and safe operation of various tools and equipment to care for county parks and recreational facilities.

You will perform grounds maintenance, landscaping, and equipment upkeep, with duties including trail and greenspace care, pond and dock maintenance, and occasional park renovations. Weekend/evening availability is required.