Groundskeeper - Ballfields

City of Murfreesboro•Murfreesboro, TN

15d

About The Position

This safety-sensitive position maintains and cares for public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, and related facilities within the Recreation Department. Applicants who pass the interview process are subject to drug and alcohol testing. The role involves groundskeeping, facility upkeep, equipment maintenance, and preparation of parks and athletic fields for public use and special events. A high school diploma or GED is required, though this requirement may be waived based on work experience. Experience in landscaping or a closely related field is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; this requirement may be waived based on work experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to communicate with others in spoken and written English.
Applicants who pass the interview process must undergo drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in landscaping or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Mow and cut grass using power equipment, commercial riding mowers, and weed eaters.
Open and close park gates and restrooms, and prepare fields for use.
Load and unload dirt, gravel, and other debris.
Clean, maintain, and service equipment and tools.
Pick up and properly dispose of trash in park areas.
Clean and restock restrooms, and clean picnic pavilions and prepare them for reservations.
Maintain and perform light repairs on equipment, buildings, and grounds, including repairing irrigation systems.
Move and set up tables, bleachers, and chairs for park functions, concerts, and special events.
Cut down and remove limbs, branches, and trees damaged by adverse weather.
Trim and spray weeds with herbicide, spread fertilizer, install mulch, and trim landscaping.
Perform other work as assigned.
Communicate with others in spoken and written English to support safe and efficient operations.