Parks & Facilities Grounds Technician

DeKalb Health; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clinton is seeking a dedicated Parks Maintenance Worker to care for parks, fields, and municipal facilities in Clinton, TN. The role involves mowing, landscaping, litter removal, and basic repairs, with some weekend and evening hours required.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of landscaping/general maintenance experience, plus ability to operate lawn equipment and carry out safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent from an accredited high school.
• Minimum one year full-time work experience in landscaping, general maintenance or construction.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a TN driver's license and First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains parks, sports fields and municipal properties, including mowing, trimming, edging, landscaping, brush removal, litter pickup, tree trimming, and snow removal.
• Performs tasks related to sports field maintenance, including raking fields, weed control, lining/painting fields and fence repair.
• Provides custodial maintenance at City buildings, including mopping, buffing floors, cleaning windows, removing debris, restroom maintenance and light electrical maintenance.
• Operates landscape equipment including mowers, trimmers and backpack blowers.
• Operate portable sprayers or equipment with specific attachments to apply fertilizer and pesticides.
• Loads and unloads materials, tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs checks, preventative maintenance and light repairs on equipment.
• Performs a variety of support and clean-up activities, including cleaning, sweeping and handling of all types of parks and recreation materials.
• Assist at events sponsored by the City.
• Deliver, set-up and remove chairs, risers and other portable items needed for special events.

Skills

Safety awareness

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn equipment

Hand tools

Job description

The City of Clinton is seeking a dedicated Parks Maintenance Worker to care for parks, fields, and municipal facilities in Clinton, TN. The role involves mowing, landscaping, litter removal, and basic repairs, with some weekend and evening hours required.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least one year of landscaping/general maintenance experience, plus ability to operate lawn equipment and carry out safety procedures.