Park Grounds Maintenance Technician I

Town of Farragut; Farragut (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage 88%

Dental/Vision/LTD coverage 100%

Short Term Disability optional

FSA option

401k with 6% Town contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Town of Farragut is seeking a full-time Park Maintenance Technician I to join the Parks & Recreation team. The role involves maintaining parks and facilities, operating a variety of equipment, and performing basic carpentry and plumbing tasks as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; CDL is preferred but not required. The Town offers a competitive benefits package and eligibility for paid time off and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDL preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks and operate equipment safely.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures and Town policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of parks and facilities, including mowing, weed eating, spraying, lawn maintenance and irrigation.
• Occasionally perform basic carpentry and basic plumbing tasks.
• Operate equipment safely for routine manual labor and grounds maintenance using standard tools and mower.
• Create, install, maintain and remove seasonal decorations.
• Carry out other duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Operate equipment

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

CDL required / preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Tools

Lawn equipment

Irrigation systems

Hand tools

Job description

The Town of Farragut is seeking a full-time Park Maintenance Technician I to join the Parks & Recreation team. The role involves maintaining parks and facilities, operating a variety of equipment, and performing basic carpentry and plumbing tasks as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; CDL is preferred but not required. The Town offers a competitive benefits package and eligibility for paid time off and retirement plans.