Parks Groundskeeper - Temporary

Cookeville; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity in Cookeville is seeking a Parks Groundskeeper for seasonal work from March through October. The role involves a variety of maintenance tasks including mowing, landscaping, and repairing park equipment. Candidates must possess a valid TN driver's license and demonstrate good hand/eye coordination while executing physical tasks. This position offers no benefits and requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid TN driver's license.
• Good hand/eye coordination and dexterity required.
• Ability to lift heavy materials; frequent stooping and crouching.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, weed-eating, and mulching parks and recreation areas.
• Maintaining athletic fields and repairing park equipment.
• Assisting with departmental special events as required.
• Work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to operate light motor vehicle and mowing equipment

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

Education

High school education or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Mowing equipment

Job description

Parks Groundskeeper

Pay Grade: Temp Pay Scale

Department: Leisure Services and Public Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Division Foreman or Manager

Safety Sensitive: No

Position Supervises: No

Date Approved: 10/2013

On-call Required: No

Date Revised: 02/2026

Job description statements are: intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title; not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required; and subject to change, as approved by the City Manager.

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS THAT RUNS FROM MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER.

DIVISION: Cemetery

Job Summary

Employees in this class are under supervision of Division Foreman or Manager. Work is performed in a variety of parks and recreation maintenance and construction tasks. Examples of work performed: mowing, weed-eating, mulching, landscaping, maintaining athletic fields, repairing and installing playground and park equipment, painting and repairing equipment, etc.; performs work in an unskilled or semi-skilled nature when necessary; inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance on a regular basis, assist with departmental special events, performs related work as required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Knowledge of tools and equipment to be used in performance of duties
• Ability to operate light motor vehicle and mowing equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid TN driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school education or equivalent is preferred.

Working Conditions

Physical: Requires good hand/eye coordination and dexterity while using tools and operating tractor, mower, etc. Some lifting of heavy materials; frequent stooping and crouching while working in flower beds.

Environmental: Exposed to extreme weather conditions, noise and dirt.

City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone].

Must be able to pass limited background check.