2026-C Urban Management Seasonal Service Maintenance Worker (10/2026))

City of Prattville • Public Works Building, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal position assists with maintaining City landscaping and grounds during high-volume periods, along with related refuse maintenance duties. Successful performance helps ensure attractive municipal grounds. The role is classified as non-exempt and performs grounds maintenance, equipment upkeep, and other related duties.

Work includes maintaining landscaping and irrigation, planting and pruning, operating equipment, and installing seasonal decorations. The employee also performs equipment inspections and minor maintenance, interacts with the public, assists with dead-animal removal from rights-of-way, and supports other departments as needed. Duties are generally performed outdoors, sometimes in extreme or inclement weather, and involve physical labor and exposure to dust, dirt, grease, and moving machinery.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures, work safety principles, work techniques and equipment, city geography, and traffic safety.
• Knowledge and skill in operating and maintaining lawn care equipment; skill in operating assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work, using hand and power tools, and oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform manual labor for an extended period under various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime, cooperate with the department's workload, and comply with City rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing heavy manual labor preferred.
• Experience operating trucks and other light-duty automotive equipment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rake and clean grounds; trim, edge, and weed; and edge curbs and sidewalks.
• Participate in greenhouse plant production; lay sod; install plants; remove, replace, and prune trees; and install and maintain site irrigation systems.
• Apply fertilizer, insecticides, and pesticides; clean culverts, drains, and ditches; maintain landscaping; and install plants and mulch.
• Break up beaver dams, operate construction equipment, and install seasonal lighting and decorations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip equipment inspections, clean equipment, perform minor maintenance and repairs, check and add fluids, and report major repair needs to a supervisor.
• Build and install decorative displays; clean and organize the office; and communicate and interact with the public.
• Assist in removing dead animals from rights-of-way and assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed