What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Groundskeeper position at City of Cookeville?
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARMENT
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.
Full-Time
Job Summary:
Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in a variety of parks and recreation maintenance and construction tasks.
Examples of work performed: works in parks construction or maintenance projects such as mowing, weed-eating, mulching, maintaining athletic fields, installing and repairing playground and park equipment, painting and repairing equipment, etc; performs work of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature when necessary; inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance on a regular basis, operates light and heavy equipment such as tractor, mower, bush hog, backhoe and dump truck. Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
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
Qualifications:
High school education or equivalent is required. May require a Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of employment, depending on assigned division.
Essential Functions:
Requires good hand/eye coordination and dexterity while operating and servicing a variety of tools and equipment. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. repetitively. Requires frequent stooping, crouching, climbing and twisting. Is exposed to extreme weather conditions, noise and dirt.
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.
Must be able to pass limited background check.
Salary : $15 - $21
