Parks Groundskeeper - Temporary

Position Title: Parks Groundskeeper - Temporary

Pay Grade: Temp Pay Scale

Department: Leisure Services and Public Facilities

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Division Foreman or Manager

Safety Sensitive: No

Position Supervises: No

Date Approved: 10/2013

On-call Required: No

Date Revised: 02/2026

*Job description statements are: intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title; not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required; and subject to change, as approved by the City Manager.*

*THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS THAT RUNS FROM MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER.*

DIVISION

Athletics - Cane Creek Sportsplex

JOB SUMMARY

Employees in this class are under supervision of Division Foreman or Manager. Work is performed in a variety of parks and recreation maintenance and construction tasks. Examples of work performed : works in parks construction or maintenance projects such as mowing, weed-eating, mulching, landscaping, maintaining athletic fields, repairing and installing playground and park equipment, painting and repairing equipment, etc; performs work in an unskilled or semi-skilled nature when necessary; inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance on a regular basis, assist with departmental special events, performs related work as required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Knowledge of tools and equipment to be used in performance of duties

Ability to operate light motor vehicle and mowing equipment

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Must possess a valid TN driver's license....