Park Maintenance Tech I — Outdoor Grounds & Events

Hartselle; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement System of Alabama Tier 1

Job summary

The City of Hartselle is seeking a dedicated Park Maintenance Technician I for the Parks & Recreation Department. This entry-level role ensures parks, facilities, and public grounds are clean, safe, and well-maintained for residents and visitors.

You will work afternoons and evenings during events, perform landscaping, basic repairs, and assist with field and cemetery maintenance, with opportunities to learn on the job in a outdoors-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Alabama Driver's License.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Experience with lawn maintenance (mowing, weed eating).
• Ability to obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work afternoon and evening hours during events.
• Maintain and clean sports complexes, pavilions, dugouts, press boxes, bathrooms, and trash bins.
• Assist with game field preparation including mowing, laying sod, and fence maintenance.
• Perform basic landscaping, trimming, painting, edging, and light carpentry at Civic Center and Aquatic Center.
• Maintain city parks and playgrounds through mowing, weed eating, litter removal, and tree care.
• Support cemetery maintenance including mowing, weed removal, and grave leveling.
• Assist with setup and teardown for special events at parks and Civic Center.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nights/weekends/overtime

Communication skills

Ability to work outdoors

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn maintenance tools

Landscaping tools

CPR certification readiness

Job description

The City of Hartselle is seeking a dedicated Park Maintenance Technician I for the Parks & Recreation Department. This entry-level role ensures parks, facilities, and public grounds are clean, safe, and well-maintained for residents and visitors.

You will work afternoons and evenings during events, perform landscaping, basic repairs, and assist with field and cemetery maintenance, with opportunities to learn on the job in a outdoors-focused setting.