Parks Maintenance Specialist II #1438 - Enterprise South - Public Works Division

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and/or landscaping duties within County parks buildings, grounds, parks facilities, campsites, ballparks, and recreation sites. This role involves operating landscaping equipment, loading/unloading materials, performing vehicle and equipment checks, and potentially assisting with snow removal and ice control. The position requires working around moving equipment and may involve driving vehicles or operating heavy equipment that requires a CDL. Responsibilities include mowing grass, weeding, pruning trees, cleaning facilities and grounds, and performing maintenance and repairs on recreation facilities. The role also emphasizes workplace safety, preventive maintenance, and the operation of various maintenance tools and equipment. Support and clean-up activities, including restroom cleaning and general laborer duties, are also part of the job. The position may require performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• A valid Class B CDL driver’s license or permit is required at the time of application.
• Applicants with a permit must be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL driver’s license within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• Regular visits to County facilities and work sites are required.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
• Knowledge of equipment manuals, work orders, and other documentation relating to the maintenance of County parks and recreational facilities.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and County codes and regulations relating to building maintenance and workplace safety.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations relating to the operation of Commercial Vehicles.
• Knowledge of County geography, parks, recreational facilities, and work sites.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, and Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
• Skill in working with a variety of hand and power tools and landscaping and construction equipment; equipment manuals, engineering specifications, and drawings.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments, and contractors.
• Skill in the performance of landscaping and plant care.
• Frequently able to lift and carry/move up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift and carry/move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of work experience with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation.
• A valid class A or B CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of landscaping equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, tree trimmers, edgers, etc.
• Loads, hauls, and unloads equipment, materials, and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Performs vehicle and equipment checks and preventive maintenance.
• May transfer equipment to and from work sites.
• May provide assistance in snow removal and ice control.
• Works around all types of moving equipment.
• May drive vehicles or operate heavy equipment requiring a CDL.
• Mows grass, weeds plant beds, prunes trees, and trims/edges landscaping.
• Cleans restrooms, facilities, grounds, pavilions, campsites, ballparks, and other recreation facilities.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of recreation facilities and grounds.
• Responsible for workplace safety.
• Performs preventive maintenance and other general maintenance activities.
• Operates a variety of maintenance-related tools, and landscape maintenance and/or heavy equipment.
• Performs a variety of support and clean-up activities, including restrooms, and other general laborer duties involving cleaning and sweeping throughout the park.
• Handles all types of Parks and Recreation materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Drug and alcohol testing (post offer pre-employment, reasonable cause, after on-the-job accident, random, prior to return to duty after suspension, and follow-up).

What This Job Offers

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