Overview

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance, construction and repair work
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience maintaining and making repairs to roadways, storm water system maintenance, right of way maintenance, athletic field maintenance, the proper operation of light equipment; chain saw, weed eater, hedge trimmer, and mowers 
• Experience working with concrete or masonry experience

Responsibilities

Provides maintenance and repairs of City streets and roadways to include preparing road surfaces for patching or overlay, paving and repairing the roadway; maintains City sewers to include flushing sewers; removes debris, signs and trash from roadways, land and public areas; properly disposes material in a safe and secure manner; cuts weeds and brush; mows lawns and weeds with hand tools, operates power push mower or hand mowers; trims, edges and weeds around sidewalks, buildings and other fixtures; rakes and cleans grounds; trims trees or shrubbery; plants grass or shrubs; works on recreation fields to include lining of ball fields; installs and repairs playground equipment and maintains facilities; applies fertilizers, insecticides and weed killers; constructs, maintains and repairs jogging tracks, bridges, fences and ball fields; maintains and installs water lines, lights, concession stands, sprinkler systems, bleachers, signs and playground equipment; provides routine maintenance of parks, lakes, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, and related facilities; assists in the landscaping of parks, to include grading, sodding and planting trees and shrubs; operates light-duty automotive equipment, backhoe and dump truck on assigned projects; performs related work as assigned.