PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I

JOB SUMMARY

The Park Maintenance Worker I is responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning in an assigned city park or area. Duties include assisting in the daily routine maintenance of parks, athletic fields, golf course, and park facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Davis/Hawthorne Operations

• Collects and disposes of trash and debris throughout City park properties to maintain clean and safe public spaces.
• Performs routine grounds maintenance, including mowing grass, leaf collection, and snow removal as seasonal conditions require.
• Utilizes appropriate equipment to perform maintenance duties across City parks, athletic fields, and the golf course.
• Maintains athletic fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playground equipment to ensure safe and functional recreational areas.
• Assists with irrigation repairs at athletic fields and the golf course as needed.
• Performs general golf course setup and preparation to support daily play operations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Georgia Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of materials commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as related to assigned areas;
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, standard cleaning methods, turfgrass maintenance practices, and operation of equipment used in park maintenance.
• Ability to use simple hand tools;
• Ability to operate trucks and other maintenance equipment such as mowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, paint spray gun, hand tools, chalker for ball parks, and hand and power saws;
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal job assignments and/or crew assignments;
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL license with proper endorsements as required or necessary;
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis;
• Ability to exert continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, manipulating, and heavy lifting of equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, and reaching; pushing and pulling; and regular use of hands and arms for grasping, handling, and operating tools and equipment. The work includes heavy physical exertion, requiring the employee to lift, carry, and maneuver materials, supplies, and equipment of varying weights. The employee must possess sufficient visual, hearing, and speaking abilities to safely perform assigned tasks and communicate effectively. The position frequently requires the use of tools and equipment demanding manual dexterity and coordination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed outdoors and in park facilities, where the employee is exposed to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and the operation of motorized and hand-powered equipment. Duties may also be performed indoors during custodial or facility maintenance activities. The work environment requires adherence to established safety practices and the use of appropriate protective equipment as necessary.