Maintenance Worker Part Time Streets (Open until filled)
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY: Performs semi-skilled work in area of grounds keeping. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers; Maintains and adjusts sprinkler systems, provides irrigation services, maintains irrigation equipment, and removes graffiti; Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or string trimmers Gather and remove litter Load, or unload materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations according to directions Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls Perform trash and debris removal, cleaning of facilities and restrooms Performs a variety of tasks, including the maintenance and repair of city owned structures and facilities SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: None.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Related experience or training in landscaping, grounds keeping or mowing
- Principles and practices in the maintenance/construction trades field
- Tools associated with grounds keeping, construction, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrician, and refrigeration
- Federal, state and local codes and regulations specific to construction and maintenance, herbicide applications, worker safety
- OSHA safety regulations
- Use of a variety of power and hand tools
- Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws
- Deal courteously with other city employees and the public
- Coordinate visual and muscular dexterity in the operation of a variety of hand-held tools
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings
- Ability to write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information
- Ability to follow instructions, responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
- Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements
- Tennessee Drivers’ License
Nice To Haves
- Must be 18 years of age
- Related experience or training in landscaping, grounds keeping or mowing
Responsibilities
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers
- Maintains and adjusts sprinkler systems, provides irrigation services, maintains irrigation equipment, and removes graffiti
- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or string trimmers
- Gather and remove litter
- Load, or unload materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations according to directions
- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
- Perform trash and debris removal, cleaning of facilities and restrooms
- Performs a variety of tasks, including the maintenance and repair of city owned structures and facilities
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
