PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I

3a1e9ad3-18df-4db4-b5e3-0105eee3c8ca•Douglasville, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Worker I performs general maintenance and cleaning in an assigned city park or area, assisting with the daily upkeep of parks, athletic fields, golf courses, and park facilities. Duties may vary by assignment and include grounds and turf maintenance, golf course preparation, upkeep of athletic courts and fields, playground maintenance, irrigation support, custodial work, facility monitoring, and event setup and breakdown. The employee may also support recreation staff, park maintenance crews, and management with special projects and operational needs. The work is typically performed outdoors and in park facilities. It involves changing weather conditions, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and motorized or hand-powered equipment. Indoor duties may include custodial and facility maintenance. The role requires following safety practices and using appropriate protective equipment as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Knowledge of materials commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair related to assigned work areas.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, standard cleaning methods, turfgrass maintenance practices, and park maintenance equipment operation.
Ability to use simple hand tools and operate trucks and maintenance equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, paint spray guns, chalkers, and hand and power saws.
Ability to follow written and verbal job or crew assignments.
Ability to obtain a valid CDL license with proper endorsements as required or necessary.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to sustain physical effort, including frequent bending, walking, manipulation, and heavy lifting of equipment.
Ability to perform work requiring prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling; and regular use of hands and arms to handle and operate tools and equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver materials, supplies, and equipment of varying weights.
Sufficient visual, hearing, and speaking abilities to perform tasks safely and communicate effectively; manual dexterity and coordination to use tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Collect and dispose of trash and debris and maintain the cleanliness of park grounds, facilities, golf course areas, and common-use spaces.
Mow grass, collect leaves, perform seasonal landscaping and grounds maintenance, and assist with snow removal as conditions require.
Prepare golf courses for daily play and special events, including course setup and maintenance activities.
Safely use hand tools, power tools, trucks, motorized grounds equipment, and other maintenance equipment for assigned duties.
Maintain athletic fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, trails, landscaped areas, and other recreational spaces; conduct routine inspections and upkeep.
Assist with irrigation monitoring, maintenance, and repairs at athletic fields and the golf course.
Inspect and maintain playground equipment and park amenities, perform minor repairs as assigned, and report damaged or unsafe conditions.
Perform janitorial and custodial work in park and golf course facilities, including cleaning restrooms, floors, tables, windows, and furnishings, and restocking supplies.
Monitor park facilities, hallways, and grounds for cleanliness, safety, security, and appropriate use; report issues requiring maintenance or supervisory attention.
Support activities in park facilities by coordinating with recreation staff, event organizers, visitors, or other staff as needed.
Set up and break down rooms, studios, ballrooms, athletic spaces, and outdoor areas for programs, rentals, tournaments, and special events.
Provide operational support to maintenance crews, recreation staff, and management, including special projects and cross-coverage as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.