Parks Maintenance Specialist II #1438 - Monday to Thursday 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, loading and hauling materials, performing vehicle and equipment checks, and assisting with snow removal and ice control. The role involves mowing grass, weeding, pruning trees, cleaning various facilities, and performing maintenance and repairs on recreation facilities and grounds. Additionally, the position requires adherence to workplace safety protocols, performing preventive maintenance, and operating various maintenance tools and equipment. Support and clean-up activities, including restroom cleaning and general laborer duties, are also part of the responsibilities.

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.
OR One (1) year of work experience with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation and a valid driver's license.
Regular visits to County facilities and work sites are required.
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 as per 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of equipment manuals, work orders, and other documentation related to park and recreational facility maintenance.
Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and County codes and regulations for building maintenance and workplace safety.
Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations for operating Commercial Vehicles.
Knowledge of County geography, parks, recreational facilities, and work sites.
Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying 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.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Skill in landscaping and plant care.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of landscaping equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, tree trimmers, and edgers.
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, as well as 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.