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Metro Nashville Government Maintenance & Repair Worker Senior-Parks/Grounds & Landscaping in Nashville, Tennessee
Maintenance & Repair Worker Senior-Parks/Grounds & Landscaping
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Maintenance & Repair Worker Senior-Parks/Grounds & Landscaping
Salary
$44,735.36 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number
C128 FY24
Department
Parks
Opening Date
04/17/2024
Closing Date
5/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
This position is located in the Grounds & Landscaping Maintenance division of Parks and Recreation and performs a variety of duties in grounds maintenance and/or landscaping. This position requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequently climbing tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and working outside in all weather conditions.
This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime.
Metro's Parks and Recreation Department has something for everyone through its variety of strategically placed facilities and programs. Parks offers cultural arts and fitness classes, dog parks and nature programs and 16,000 acres of open space, including 121 parks and 19 greenways. Ice hockey, sports leagues, art galleries and much more are among the offerings. An active and fun place where there is always something going on, Parks might be just the place for you.
Typical Duties
Works alone or as a member of a grounds maintenance/landscaping crew in manual labor duties and operating light to medium equipment.
Performs un-skilled and semi-skilled duties necessary to assist with the construction and maintenance of all parks and public grounds.
Mows, trims grass, hedges, trees, and shrubs
Assists in grading and preparing all types of athletic fields &courts.
Clears debris and trash from grounds and buildings as needed.
Performs minor equipment and building repairs as needed.
Follows and executes direction given by supervisor/leadman.
Meeting specified deadlines and completing all the assigned work given by the supervisor/leadman.
Following all safety and precautionary measures while operating power tools and other equipment
Minimum Qualifications
Eighth Grade Education and (1) year of experience in construction, laboring, maintenance or a related field.
LICENSE REQUIRED:
Valid Driver License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience operating tractors, lawn & grounds maintenance equipment
Ability to repair and maintain equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to 615-862-6640.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01
Do you have a Valid Driver License?
Yes
No
02
How many years of experience do you have in construction, laboring, maintenance or a related field?
No Experience
Less than a year
1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
More than 5 years
03
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Eighth grade or higher, no diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalency
Technical School
Associate's Degree
04
How many years of experience do you have cutting grass, trimming trees, brush and shrubs?
No Experience
Less than a year
1 to 2 years
05
Strenuous labor work may involve bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Are you capable of performing these duties?
Yes
No
06
Are you willing and able to work weekends and/or overtime?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
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