Park Maintenance Lead: Lead Grounds & Facilities

State of Tennessee; Flag Pond (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Flag Pond, TN is seeking a lead maintenance role for Rocky Fork State Park in Unicoi County. This full-time position oversees seasonal staff, conducts groundskeeping, and performs facility maintenance and repairs in a park setting.

The role requires experience in skilled labor, a valid driver's license where applicable, and the ability to manage time and supervise others. The department emphasizes safety, training, and customer service in a public environment.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to two years of skilled fulltime labor and trades experience
• NSQs: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of Park Manager, train and lead TSP seasonal maintenance staff and monitor/assess their performance to make improvements or take corrective actions.
• Perform grounds maintenance, custodial tasks, facility maintenance and repair, and equipment operations.
• Perform groundskeeping work, including cutting and trimming grass and removing obstructive trees/limbs.
• Perform basic electrical and plumbing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs as needed, within the employee's training and knowledge.
• Perform custodial tasks related to cleaning facilities, including floor mopping and buffing, power washing, wall cleaning and painting, sink and mirror cleaning, supply restocking and other custodial work as required.
• Remove trash and clean trashcans.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot the cause of operating errors in equipment, such as mowers, powered hand tools, and facilities components.
• Assist in performing inventory of work-related supplies and materials.
• Communicate directly with the public to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions.

Skills

Labor & trades experience

Motor vehicle license

Tools

Power Tools

Mowers

Backhoe

Floor Scrubber

Tractors

Hand Tools

Job description

State of Tennessee in Flag Pond, TN is seeking a lead maintenance role for Rocky Fork State Park in Unicoi County. This full-time position oversees seasonal staff, conducts groundskeeping, and performs facility maintenance and repairs in a park setting.

The role requires experience in skilled labor, a valid driver's license where applicable, and the ability to manage time and supervise others. The department emphasizes safety, training, and customer service in a public environment.