Parks Worker I

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general maintenance tasks for the Parks and Recreation Department. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing general maintenance; delivering pruning, weeding, and mowing services; painting and repairing equipment; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Six (6) months of maintenance, construction, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance tasks for buildings.
Paints and repairs playground equipment and installs and repairs park furniture to include benches, picnic tables, and bleachers.
Perform weed eating to maintain park grounds.
Use a weed eater to trim grass and weeds.
Maintain grass by regularly mowing it to ensure well-groomed lawns.
Edge pathways and lawn borders for a neat appearance.
Collect and dispose of trash and litter to maintain cleanliness.
Mulch leaves, promoting a healthy environment.
Utilize blowers or sweepers to clean sidewalks and pathways, clearing surfaces of debris.
Utilize manual methods for removing fallen tree limbs and debris.
Utilize blowers.
Follows all safety precautions necessary in operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintains Department City vehicles by monitoring fluid levels, checking for body damage, and cleaning and washing vehicles twice weekly.
May perform other duties as assigned.