Parks Maintenance Specialist II #1438 - Friday to Monday Shift - Enterprise South - Parks & Rec

Hamilton County•Chattanooga, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance and/or landscaping duties within the County parks buildings, grounds, parks facilities, campsites, ballparks, and recreation sites. This position is responsible for operating landscaping equipment, performing vehicle and equipment checks, and general maintenance and repairs of recreation facilities and grounds. The role also involves workplace safety, support and clean-up activities, including restrooms, and handling of Parks and Recreation materials.

Requirements

Equivalent of a high school diploma.
Valid driver's license.
Minimum of at least two (2) years of direct work experience in a recreation department, landscaping, construction work, or a related field.
One (1) year of work experience with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation and a valid driver's license (alternative to the 2-year experience requirement).
Must complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) prior to operating a County-owned vehicle.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing (post offer pre-employment, reasonable cause, after on-the-job accident, random basis, prior to return to duty after suspension, and follow-up).
Ability 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

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 and recreational facilities and work sites.
Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, 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.

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.
Mows grass, weeds plant beds, prunes trees, and trims and 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.