Parks Groundskeeper - Temporary

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

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 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

• Must possess a valid TN driver's license.

• A high school education or equivalent is preferred.

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.

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 .

Must be able to pass limited background check.