Seeking candidates for Part-Time Parks Maintenance Technician at the City of Brentwood, TN

Brentwood Parks Department

 The hourly rate for this position is $18.52/hour.

Up to 5% salary increase after successful completion of six-month probationary period.

Plus: Transportation Allowance up to $1000/year to be paid over 26 pay periods annually.

The City of Brentwood seeks a dedicated team player to join its Parks team as a part-time Maintenance Technician.

As the part-time Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for assisting and directing park patrons, cleaning and managing facilities, collecting and dumping trash, changing light bulbs, security checks, athletic field preparations, blowing of landscaped areas, trails, parking lots and concrete pads, repairing park structures and equipment, and cleaning and maintenance of the playgrounds, restrooms, and shelters. You’ll also help clean workspaces and equipment, inventory control, lost and found inventory, and performing a variety of other tasks as they present themselves.

The part-time Maintenance Technician is a part of the Parks and Recreation department, a team responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City’s “state of the art” parks and greenways totaling 1,027 acres located throughout Brentwood. The grounds and facilities provide for opportunities to enjoy social, cultural, athletic and/or nature-oriented activities for the Brentwood community.

The City of Brentwood is known for its beautiful parks and greenways, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. As a part of the Parks and Recreation team you will play a vital role in helping take care of these valuable community resources.

• Assist, direct, and communicate with parks patrons.
• Enforce routine policies and practices like leash law requirements, risk management, application of all rules and regulations, parking violations, and general security of facilities and grounds.
• Perform daily tasks related to park and athletic field cleaning and maintenance.
• Help with opening and closing facilities based on schedule.
• Occasionally provide help with service and repairs as needed to maintain park facilities.

The ideal candidate:

• Is someone who enjoys working outdoors.
• Has experience with park and program supervision and maintenance.
• Can work independently and as a team player.
• Is committed to serving the public while becoming a strong member of the Parks and Recreation team.

Some experience involving park and program supervision and maintenance is preferred. Ability to work holidays. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered. Valid Driver’s License is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment which includes a mower, edger, chain saw, hand tools, mechanic tools, lawn tools, janitorial tools, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires high level and ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak clearly to convey and exchange or direct information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers, assistants, other City staff, users and user groups.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read and verbally communicate a variety of information, documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures, policies, rules and regulations related to the job. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and verbally disseminate information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight and provide for reasonably accurate estimates.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, location, shape and stature, visually and/or with equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, feet and eyes in using supplies, equipment and materials.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with any situation including emergencies related to the job.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.