Park Maintenance Utility Worker

LEISURE SERVICES

Job Summary

Performs groundskeeping and custodial tasks to ensure cleanliness and upkeep of City parks under general supervision.

Examples of work performed: opens and closes public restrooms and parks including nights and weekends; checks buildings and grounds for maintenance needs and advises the supervisor; performs grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed eating, mulching, and basic landscape planting/maintenance. Maintains flower boxes, cleans restrooms and office, empties trash, inspects equipment and performs routine equipment maintenance on a regular basis. Monitors park usage, explains rules and answers visitors' questions. Assists in setting up for special events. May maintain athletic fields, including mowing, dragging and lining the fields. Performs related tasks as needed.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of basic custodial, carpentry, plumbing, and groundskeeping practices

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Knowledge of tools and equipment to be used in performance of duties

Knowledge of ball field maintenance

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to enforce parks rules firmly, tactfully, and impartially

Ability to operate a light motor vehicle and mowing equipment

Ability to communicate and work with public in a courteous manner

Ability to work an irregular schedule, including nights and weekends

Qualifications

The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Functions

Job requires good hand/eye coordination and dexterity, while using tools and operating mowers and pick-up truck. Requires frequent stooping and crouching while working in flower beds, climbing trees, etc. Frequently walks and reaches with arms and hands. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds; occasionally lifts up to I 00 pounds. Regularly exposed to extreme weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

Full Time Benefits Summary

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Benefits
Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick time
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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 (931) 520-5289.