Park Grounds Technician (Fri–Sun)

Kids for the Future; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 21,775 - 31,013; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Tennessee is seeking a Grounds Laborer to maintain city parks, playgrounds and athletic fields under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor. You will mow, weed eat, rake leaves and prepare athletic fields for games, while also keeping park facilities clean and safe for the public.

The role requires routine trash collection, restroom maintenance and general manual labor to support other park divisions, with emphasis on safety and reliable equipment use.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manual labor required including the ability to safely operate mowers, tractors and weed eaters.
• Two (2) years’ experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs ground maintenance of parks, greenways, playgrounds, baseball, softball, soccer, football and school fields.
• Operates light and heavy equipment including mowers, tractors, weed eaters, sprayers, spreaders and aerators in a safe and responsible manner.
• Picks up and disposes of trash and monitors grounds for safety concerns.
• Cleans park bathrooms, removes trash and maintains restroom inventory of operating supplies.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Weed eaters

Sprayers

Aerators

Job description

Kids for the Future in Tennessee is seeking a Grounds Laborer to maintain city parks, playgrounds and athletic fields under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor. You will mow, weed eat, rake leaves and prepare athletic fields for games, while also keeping park facilities clean and safe for the public.

The role requires routine trash collection, restroom maintenance and general manual labor to support other park divisions, with emphasis on safety and reliable equipment use.