Maintenance Worker Park And Recreation

Works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor, Sports Complex Manager, or Golf Course Superintendent. Works as a laborer in the parks, golf course, athletic fields, buildings, facilities, and other areas as directed. Performs related work in other areas as required.

• Operates and maintains equipment and reports equipment problems to the supervisor/equipment manager.

• Collects and discards trash in or around parks, centers, or facilities.

• Cut and trim grass in parks, athletic fields, centers, or facilities.

• Cleans centers, facilities, restrooms, and buildings.

• Performs labor to set up centers, facilities, athletic fields, and buildings for events and activities.

• Prepares tennis courts, ball fields, pools, and other facilities for play.

• Inspects equipment or tools to ensure the proper working condition and perform daily maintenance such as refueling, checking fluid levels, cleaning, etc.. as needed or directed by supervisor/equipment manager.

• Reports any damages observed during work routine to supervisor.

• Performs labor to Stock supplies and materials.

• Assists supervisor in the operation of centers, programs, and facilities.

• Assists with installing or repairing irrigation and drainage systems.

• Assists with the spot spraying of chemicals as needed.

• Assists in routine maintenance of ornamental plantings and beds, and applies chemicals and fertilizers as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to read and write.

• Eighteen (18) years old or older.

• One year of experience in this field or related work.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, long hours, and weekends.

• Mechanical, carpentry, electrical, welding, plumbing, and painting skills.

• Ability to handle public comments and complaints using tact.

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.

• Ability to work effectively with other personnel.

Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, stretching, transporting heavy materials and loads, climbing, pushing, pulling, and twisting.

Equipment/Tools Used: Telephone, hand tools, power tools, riding lawn mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, tractors, trucks, chainsaws, stump grinder, welder, torch, air compressor, backhoe, loader, sprayers, spreaders, greens mowers, reel grinder, cup changer, airifiers, voltmeter, truckster, sod cutter, sprinklers, dump truck, chipper, blowers, steam cleaner, out front rotary mowers, ladders, parts washers, drag, propane buffer, trash Pumps, high-pressure washer.

Applications may be used for ninety (90) days for similar positions.

The City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.