PART-TIME PARK GROUNDSKEEPER-CONCORD

Knox County; Concord, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County Government is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform routine upkeep of county park facilities and grounds. The role involves operating lawn mowing and trimming equipment, using various tools, and performing light repairs to park structures.

A valid Tennessee driver’s license is required, with no experience necessary beyond the ability to work safely. This is a safety-sensitive position with potential exposure to outdoor conditions and heavy physical activity.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid TN Driver’s License.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for employment.

Responsibilities

• Uses power equipment (tractor lawn mowers, grass cutters) to maintain county parks.
• Uses power and hand tools to trim/remove brush and trees.
• Mows, rakes, and cleans park grounds and facilities; performs minor repairs to park buildings.

Skills

No experience required

Valid TN Driver’s License

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed eaters

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine manual work in connection with the general and specific upkeep and maintenance of facilities and park grounds. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to a drug screen.

Essential Functions

• Uses power equipment, i.e., tractor lawn mowers, grass cutters, etc. in the maintenance, mowing, raking, and cutting of grass in county parks.
• Uses various power and no-power tools in the trimming and/or removal of brush and trees in park areas.
• Makes repairs and cleans park building(s), facilities, mowing grass, removing litter/debris.
• Maintains paths, driveways and parking lots including sweeping of areas, snow removal and minor black top repair.
• Maintains, services, and makes minor adjustments to power tools.
• Paints and repairs park benches, bleacher seats etc.
• Makes minor repairs to parks equipment.
• Participates in grounds maintenance, including seasonal care of trees, shrubs, flowers, ground preparation for lawn rejuvenation, planning and fertilizing activities, including pesticide application of herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.

Additional Job Functions

• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional, or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Training & Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid TN Driver’s License
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position

Specialized Knowledge

• N/A
• Basic understanding of computers, printers, and other office equipment
• Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools including but not limited to hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers and weed eaters

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to engage in frequent heavy physical activity and occasional heavy physical activity.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE)that may consist of eye protection, ear protection, hard hats, gloves, etc.
• Must be physically able to perform the basic life operation functions of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Ability to engage in frequent physical activity such as bending, kneeling, squatting, standing for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. Operate a limited variety of power equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, weed eaters and groomers.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, cold, and hot weather conditions including precipitation.
• Risk of physical injury due to repetitive motions
• Exposure to sunlight for extended periods of time

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.