Recreation Maintenance

City of Glasgow; Glasgow, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glasgow is seeking a Park Laborer to perform routine labor and maintenance for Recreation Department operations. Duties include opening/closing facilities, grounds upkeep, cleaning, and equipment operation, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The role involves outdoor work, non-standard hours, and ensuring parks and facilities are safe and ready for public use. Applicants must meet basic eligibility and licensing requirements and be prepared for varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes park facilities daily, including nights and weekends, keeping facilities secure.
• Maintains park grounds: mowing, trimming, planting, and landscaping.
• Cleans and maintains park grounds, restrooms, shelters, buildings, equipment and trash receptacles.
• Removes trash from parks and transports waste to the landfill.
• Prepares athletic fields: dragging, marking, and seasonal upkeep.
• Operates tractors and mowers; performs minor repairs and blade sharpening.
• Performs minor construction and maintenance: fencing, painting, and basic improvements.
• Cleans and maintains the pool area and performs seasonal upkeep.
• Identifies safety hazards and reports or addresses concerns.
• Supports overall park operations as needed.

Skills

Operate tractor

Operate light equipment

Manual labor

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, performs routine labor related to Recreation Department operations and maintenance.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Opens and closes park facilities on a daily schedule, including nights and weekends, and ensures facilities are secure and ready for public use.
• Performs general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, raking leaves, planting and maintaining grass, trees, and shrubs, and maintaining playground and landscaped areas.
• Conducts routine cleaning and upkeep of park grounds and structures, including restrooms, shelters, buildings, equipment, and trash receptacles.
• Removes trash from all parks and transports waste to the landfill.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields by dragging, marking, and performing seasonal upkeep.
• Operates tractors, mowers, and related equipment, performs minor repairs, and sharpens blades as needed to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Performs minor construction, repair, and maintenance tasks, including fencing repairs, painting, and basic facility improvements.
• Cleans and maintains the swimming pool and surrounding areas, including seasonal preparation and upkeep.
• Identifies safety hazards in parks and facilities and takes appropriate action to correct or report concerns.
• Performs related duties as required to support overall park operations.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate a tractor in mowing and in conjunction with a loader and grader blade.
• Ability to operate light equipment such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, drills, and chain saws.
• Willingness to perform routine manual work for extended periods and under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.