Seasonal Groundskeeper — Parks & Fields Maintenance

City of Murfreesboro, TN; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform upkeep of parks, buildings, athletic fields, and related facilities within the Recreation Department.

The role requires strong English communication, a valid driver's license, and experience in landscaping. Candidates will handle mowing, gate/ restroom tasks, and facility setup for events in a safety-sensitive environment and will participate in routine maintenance and light repairs.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED, which may be waived by work experience.
• Experience in landscaping or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure safe operations.
• Mows and cuts grass with power equipment and tools.
• Open and close park gates, restrooms, and prepare fields for use.
• Load and unload dirt, gravel, and debris.
• Clean, maintain, and service equipment and tools.
• Picks up trash and disposes of it properly.
• Clean and restock restrooms and prepare picnic pavilions for reservations.
• Maintain and repair equipment, buildings, and grounds; repair irrigation systems.
• Move and set up for park functions (tables, bleachers, chairs).
• Trim or remove limbs after weather; spread fertilizer.
• Install mulch and perform landscape maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Landscape maintenance experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform upkeep of parks, buildings, athletic fields, and related facilities within the Recreation Department.

The role requires strong English communication, a valid driver's license, and experience in landscaping. Candidates will handle mowing, gate/ restroom tasks, and facility setup for events in a safety-sensitive environment and will participate in routine maintenance and light repairs.