Park Maintenance Worker I

City Of Douglasville • Douglasville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Worker I performs general maintenance and cleaning in an assigned city park or area. The position supports the daily upkeep of parks, athletic fields, golf courses, and park facilities, with duties varying according to assignment and seasonal or operational needs. Work may include grounds and turf maintenance, golf course preparation, upkeep of recreational areas and playgrounds, irrigation support, custodial work, facility monitoring, and event setup and breakdown. The role may also provide operational support to park maintenance and recreation staff and may require assigned weekend and non-standard hours for some duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Georgia Driver’s License. The employee must be able to learn standard cleaning methods, turfgrass maintenance practices, and the operation of park maintenance equipment; follow written or verbal assignments; use hand tools and operate maintenance equipment; and perform continuous routine tasks involving substantial physical effort. The work is typically outdoors and in park facilities, with exposure to changing weather, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and motorized or hand-powered equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities related to assigned areas.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, standard cleaning methods, turfgrass maintenance practices, and the operation of park maintenance equipment.
• Ability to use simple hand tools and operate trucks and maintenance equipment, including mowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, paint spray guns, chalkers, and hand and power saws.
• Ability to follow written or verbal job and crew assignments.
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL license with proper endorsements if required or necessary.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Ability to perform continuous physical effort, including frequent bending, walking, manipulating tools, and heavy lifting.
• Ability to safely perform assigned tasks and communicate effectively, with sufficient visual, hearing, and speaking abilities.
• Manual dexterity and coordination to use tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and dispose of trash and debris and maintain cleanliness across assigned park, golf course, and facility areas.
• 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 maintaining playing areas and, depending on assignment, changing pin and cup locations, repositioning tee markers, clearing debris, and preparing bunkers and greens.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, trucks, and motorized grounds-maintenance equipment to perform assigned work throughout parks, athletic fields, facilities, and golf courses.
• Maintain athletic fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, trails, landscaped areas, and other recreational spaces through preparation, inspections, and routine upkeep.
• Assist with irrigation monitoring, repairs, and basic system maintenance at athletic fields and golf courses; identify or report issues affecting turf and field conditions.
• Inspect and maintain playground equipment and park amenities, perform minor repairs as assigned, and report damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Perform custodial duties in park and golf course facilities, including cleaning restrooms, floors, tables, furnishings, and interior windows; vacuuming, dusting, and replenishing supplies.
• Monitor facilities, hallways, and grounds for cleanliness, safety, security, and appropriate use, and report conditions requiring maintenance or supervisory attention.
• Support activities in park facilities by coordinating with recreation staff, event organizers, visitors, or other personnel as needed.
• Set up and break down rooms, studios, ballrooms, athletic spaces, outdoor areas, and other event spaces for programs, rentals, tournaments, and special events.
• Provide additional operational support to park maintenance crews, recreation assistants, and management, including special projects, cross-coverage, seasonal work, and assignments outside the primary work area.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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