Parks Maintenance Worker II - Part Time

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This position is responsible for operating equipment and performing manual labor in support of the department.

• Operates a variety of equipment in the maintenance of park facilities, including lawnmowers, tractors, and dump trucks
• Drags, lines, and prepares the surface of athletic fields; aerates and overseeds athletic fields; constructs pitching mounds on baseball fields; constructs boat docks and boat ramps; constructs pre-fabricated buildings and shelters; maintains volleyball courts and in-line hockey field
• Cleans restrooms; paints restrooms, shelters, and park structures
• Repairs and maintains playground equipment; repairs fences; installs signs
• Builds concrete forms; pours concrete; digs holes and trenches; shovels materials
• Assists with the set up and clean-up of special events; assists with the seasonal preparation of equipment and facilities
• Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools used in department projects and activities.
• Assist in facility maintenance and general repairs of Country Hills Golf Course
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition
• Transport, load and unloads various equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance methods and practices
• Knowledge of baseball, softball, soccer, and football field markings
• Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repair, and electrical procedures
• Knowledge of various cleaning chemicals
• Skill in operating a tractor, push-mower and various hand tools
• Skill in following instructions
• Skill in oral and written communication

The purpose of this position is to perform basic maintenance and custodial duties. Successful performance helps ensure safe and comfortable parks and recreation facilities.

The work is performed while sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee must lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.

The work is performed indoors and outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and occasional inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

This position reports directly to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Assistant Maintenance Supervisor.

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• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for 1-2 years
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Tennessee for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years in a Parks position
• Experience working in athletic fields, mowing, and/or operating small equipment