Maintenance Worker

Job:                       Maintenance Worker

Department:      Parks and Recreation - Sportplex

Hours:                  Day Hours     (occasional overtime required)

Rate:                      Grade 10 

Summary:

This position participates in the maintenance of City parks and recreation facilities.  Works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, pools, and related facilities; performs turf management duties; prepares athletic fields for play.
• Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, including hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains landscaping.
• Assists in preparing for tournaments, special events, and programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of turf management principles.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and requirements for pools and recreational facilities.
• Knowledge in maintaining plants, sod and shrubbery.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret relative plans and drawings.
• Ability to operate light to medium duty trucks, mowers, and a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or GED
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record suitable for insurability
• Experience in operating mowers, tractors, chain saws, string trimmers, top-dressers
• Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, climbing, stooping, and bending)

Posting Dates:       4/3/24 – 4/12/24

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kristin Joiner at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.  Applicants must meet all requirements. 

External applicants may apply online at alexandercityal.gov, or in person at the Municipal Complex.

The City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer