PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I

City Of Douglasville • Douglasville, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Worker I is responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning in an assigned city park or area. Duties include assisting in the daily routine maintenance of parks, athletic fields, golf course, and park facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as related to assigned areas;
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, standard cleaning methods, turfgrass maintenance practices, and operation of equipment used in park maintenance.
• Ability to use simple hand tools;
• Ability to operate trucks and other maintenance equipment such as mowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, paint spray gun, hand tools, chalker for ball parks, and hand and power saws;
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal job assignments and/or crew assignments;
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL license with proper endorsements as required or necessary;
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis;
• Ability to exert continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, manipulating, and heavy lifting of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collects and disposes of trash and debris throughout City park properties to maintain clean and safe public spaces.
• Performs routine grounds maintenance, including mowing grass, leaf collection, and snow removal as seasonal conditions require.
• Utilizes appropriate equipment to perform maintenance duties across City parks, athletic fields, and the golf course.
• Maintains athletic fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playground equipment to ensure safe and functional recreational areas.
• Assists with irrigation repairs at athletic fields and the golf course as needed.
• Performs general golf course setup and preparation to support daily play operations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED