Seasonal Recreation Maintenance Worker

City-of-Madison,-Al; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Madison, AL is seeking a park maintenance worker to perform routine groundskeeping at Dublin Park, Palmer Park, and surrounding facilities. You will handle trash pickup, mowing, edging, planting, and basic repairs under supervision to keep parks welcoming and safe for the community.

The role requires physical endurance, the ability to operate light equipment, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Some overtime or weekend work may be necessary; a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• NRPA landscape certifications preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Pickup trash and debris on grounds.
• Assist with repairs of playgrounds and park structures.
• Operate lawn equipment and maintain ball fields.
• Perform building cleaning and minor maintenance.
• Follow safety precautions and wear proper safety gear.

Skills

Physical strength

Stamina

Teamwork

Independent work

Verbal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

NRPA landscape certifications preferred

Driver's license

Tools

Lawn equipment

Mowers

Weedeater

Edger

Blower

Tractor operation

Building maintenance tools

Job description

This is manual work requiring considerable physical strength and endurance. Work is usually performed under the immediate supervision of a superior and instructions are received at the beginning of each new job. Constant supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks. Work is reviewed through observation of results.

Position performs routine, entry-level tasks for field and ground maintenance/repair at Dublin Park, Palmer Park, all Neighborhood Parks, Hughes Road extension, and Village Green, as well as assisting with the Library and City Hall. Position also performs routine, entry-level building maintenance at Recreation Center(s), city buildings and some ground maintenance.

Performs one or more of the following essential functions:

• Responsible for the pickup of trash and debris on grounds.
• Assists with repair of dugouts, benches, picnic tables and pavilions at city parks.
• Responsible for the mixing of concrete.
• Responsible for the raking of leaves.
• Assists with the assembly and installation of playground equipment.
• Assists with the building and repair of fence posts.
• Assists putting up nets for recreational events.
• Assists in the planting of flowers, shrubbery, hedges, and trees.
• Mows, fertilizes, operates weed eater, and pulls weeds.
• Assists with lining baseball and soccer fields with chalk.
• Assists with repairs of ball fields and grounds when necessary.
• Uses weed eaters, mowers, edger, blower and other small equipment to maintain grounds.
• Assists with applying fertilizer and grass seed to ball fields and grounds.This will be performed under the direction of a Supervisor.
• Moves furniture
• Sweeps, mops, strips, and waxes floors
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms
• Paints buildings
• Empties trash cans
• Lays floor tile
• Repairs dugouts, benches, bleachers and cabinets
• Repairs damaged ceiling tiles
• Builds park shelters and structures
• Makes minor plumbing repairs
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Conditions

• Must wear appropriate safety attire and follow all safety precautions.
• Strong work history of dependability and performance.
• Strong background record required, due to accessibility to employee and city property.
• Work around dirt, dust, germs, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and unsanitary conditions at times.
• Most job duties are performed outside in varying weather.
• Job may require occasional overtime and work on weekends.
• Job requires slip resistance/steel toe footwear to be worn during work hours.
• Must have a valid Driver\'s License that allows you to drive independently, with a good driving record.
• Strong background record required due to accessibility to children, seniors, employees and city property.

• High school diploma or GED highly preferred.
• National Recreation and Park Association and landscape certifications preferred.
• Must maintain a strong driving record for city-insurance purpose and record may be periodically checked by the city.
• Experience operating a tractor with attachments, mower, weedeater, and other related lawn equipment.

• Reading skills to understand written instructions and diagrams, etc.
• Verbal skills to follow directions from lead or supervisor.
• Skills to operate various light equipment (mowers, weed eater, edger, blower, etc. in the maintenance of ball fields and grounds).
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of common safety practices.
• Ability to work at a fast pace to complete a high volume of work.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Experience maintaining buildings and structures.
• Skills to operate a line spreader and taping machine to line ball fields and taping machine to line ball fields and courts

Physical Capabilities

• Work requires the physical ability to stand for extended periods of time; perform continuous repetitious lifting.
• Work also involves bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, turning, and squatting while performing essential functions; and the ability to operate saws and equipment associated with the work.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds frequently (including equipment, fertilizer, etc.).
• Ability to stand on feet and perform repetitive work up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to see well enough to drive vehicles and equipment (corrective lenses acceptable).
• Must be able to communicate with team members.
• Ability to bend, lift and move freely, and has full use of hands in order to operate equipment and to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Flexibility to pick up ground debris and perform other tasks at ground level.