Parks Grounds Technician

Montgomery County Governmennt•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Parks Grounds Technician maintains County parks and recreation areas to provide a clean and safe environment for workers and the public. The position performs park inspections, grounds and landscape maintenance, repairs to park structures, trail upkeep, vegetation management, cleaning, and equipment maintenance. It also operates maintenance equipment and vehicles, keeps detailed work and equipment records, assists department staff with projects and events, and performs emergency repairs as needed. The role has no fiscal or supervisory responsibilities and reports to the assigned Crew Supervisor. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, involves physical activity and exposure to noise, fumes, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and seasonal weather extremes, and may require after-hours work. The starting hourly rate is $18.67. A valid driver’s license and pre-employment criminal background check are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Pre-employment criminal background check required.
Knowledge of grounds and general maintenance practices, landscaping and parks maintenance tools, equipment, materials, and techniques, personal protective equipment, safety precautions, occupational hazards, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances and excellent public contact and customer service skills.
Skill in operating and maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment and performing semi-skilled maintenance and landscaping tasks.
Ability to follow technical manuals, read and interpret policies and procedures, and perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to prioritize a high volume of work, adapt to changing priorities, and use judgment in resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
Ability to complete detailed work accurately and independently within time limits, with minimal direction and supervision.
Ability to maintain accurate records, communicate professionally and clearly with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, instructions, correspondence, and applicable regulations; work as part of a team; perform required mathematical calculations; and work allocated hours.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and read and interpret safety rules, material safety data sheets, equipment instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take safety precautions, maintain professionalism, make sound decisions, and follow directions.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and lift, move, or drag 75 pounds or more occasionally; perform the stated standing, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, hand-use, speaking, and hearing activities.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in noise, seasonal weather extremes, and environments with potential chemical, airborne-particle, slip, trip, fall, and mechanical hazards.

Nice To Haves

Some janitorial or landscaping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect trails and parks, identify and prioritize maintenance needs, and forward priorities to the supervisor.
Prepare assigned areas for seasonal opening and closing.
Repair and maintain fences, benches, picnic tables, garbage cans, signs, shelters, and other existing structures.
Maintain walking trails with stone or asphalt patches and keep trails clear of obstructions.
Manage invasive vegetation in and around parks, greenways, and greenbelts; prune healthy trees; remove dead, hazardous, or fallen trees and limbs; remove fallen leaves; and plant trees and grass.
Perform landscape maintenance, including edging, mulching, weeding, watering, fertilizing, turf renovation, and pruning.
Keep park restrooms, picnic shelters, and recreation areas clean and in working order; remove litter, trash, and debris from parks.
Maintain current records of maintenance activities, equipment repairs, work orders, daily job cards, and labor and materials used for projects.
Apply herbicides and pesticides to control weeds on County property.
Operate maintenance equipment, vehicles, and attachments, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, sprayers, dump trucks, and trailers.
Clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance or repairs on equipment.
Assist department staff with projects and special events as needed.
Follow safety regulations and safe equipment-use procedures, report accidents, and follow reporting policies.
Provide directions and assistance to members of the public, represent the Department and County, and demonstrate organizational Core Values and adherence to the Ethics policy.
Report for assigned after-hours needs and perform emergency repairs and work as necessary.
Work evenings, weekends, special events, and some holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.