DATE REVISED: 02/2025

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.
POSITION AUTHORITY: Performs duties under supervision of parks division foreman or manager. May be placed in supervisory position over other groundspersons on a job-to-job basis; will supervise temporary maintenance employees as necessary.
JOB SUMMARY: Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work 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, maintaining athletic fields, installing and repairing playground and park equipment, painting and repairing equipment, etc; performs work of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature when necessary; inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance on a regular basis, operates light and heavy equipment such as tractor, mower, bush hog, backhoe and dump truck. Performs related work as required.

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:

High school education or equivalent is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

May require a Commercial Driver’s License within six (6) months of employment, depending on assigned division.

FULL TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Benefits
• Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick time
  City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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