Parks Grounds Technician - Flexible Field Maintenance

CITY OF TULLAHOMA; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grounds Technician role with Kids for the Future involves maintaining city parks, greenways, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Responsibilities include mowing, weed eating, leaf raking, and general upkeep to ensure safe, clean spaces for the community.

You will operate mowers and other equipment, support field preparations, and assist with minor repairs. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Ability to safely operate mowers, tractors and weed eaters.
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in general maintenance and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Performs ground maintenance of City parks, greenways, playgrounds and athletic fields including mowing, raking leaves and maintenance of playground areas.
• Operates light and heavy equipment including mowers, tractors, weed eaters, sprayers and aerators.
• Picks up trash, cleans park bathrooms, and maintains restroom inventory of operating supplies.
• Assists with scoreboard, restroom, pavilion or playground repairs as assigned.
• Directs and assists with training of seasonal employees.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Weed eaters

Job description

The Grounds Technician role with Kids for the Future involves maintaining city parks, greenways, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Responsibilities include mowing, weed eating, leaf raking, and general upkeep to ensure safe, clean spaces for the community.

You will operate mowers and other equipment, support field preparations, and assist with minor repairs. Evening and weekend hours may be required.