Town of Smyrna

Seasonal Maintenance Laborer

Parks Department

 

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE:                            03/05/10

CLOSING DATE:                                           Until Filled

GRADE                                                           1

STARTING HOURLY SALARY                    $8.35 - $9.00

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:                                   Parks and Recreation

 

Applications are now being accepted for the position indicated above.  All interested applicants must provide proof of education and/or qualifications at the time of submitting application in order to be considered for the position.  Applications are available at Smyrna Town Hall, 315 S. Lowry St., Smyrna, TN 37167 or on line at www.townofsmyrna.org.  Applications may be delivered or mailed to Smyrna Town Hall, or emailed to hr@townofsmyrna.org, or faxed to 615-355-5771.  EOE/Drug Testing Employer.

 

JOB SUMMARY

This classification is responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks to grounds, equipment, and facilities within the parks department. Duties and responsibilities include athletic field preparation, grounds maintenance, performing minor repairs to buildings, facilities, and equipment, and picking up any types litter or other debris following special events. Reports to Parks Facility Manager..

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job. Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

·          Performs various athletic field preparation functions such as dragging, lining, and field layout.

·          Mows, weed-eats, and other various grounds maintenance which also includes beautification of plants and trees and irrigation repair.

·          Performs minor general construction of park facilities such as pouring concrete, carpentry, plumbing, etc.

·          Participates in the planning, execution, and clean-up of special events such as tournaments holiday activities and other programs.

·          Follows all verbal and written work instructions. Reads labels and safely follow directions of products and machine operation.

·          Responsibly operates equipment and City vehicles.

·          Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations.  Report any accidents immediately to Park Facility Manager.

·          Correctly wears appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

·          Performs routine maintenance on equipment.  Report any malfunctioning equipment to the Park Facility Manager.

·          Conducts behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on customer’s perception of town facilities.

·          Helps maintain the cleanliness of machines, work area and all park facilities including, but not limited to, public restrooms, picnic shelters, playgrounds, etc.

·          All other duties as assigned by Park Facility Manager. 

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·          Provide coverage in absence of other personnel.

·          Promote the teamwork environment.  Assist coworkers when necessary.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·          Must be at least 16 years of age and possess a Tennessee State driver’s license.

·          Must be able to wear mandatory safety equipment.