MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - PARKS & RECREATION

Parks Maintenance Technician

The City of Brentwood seeks a dedicated team player to join its Parks team as a Maintenance Technician.

As the Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for mowing and trimming landscaped areas, performing landscaping tasks, installing and repairing park structures and equipment, performing minor construction of park facilities, and cleaning work space and equipment.

The Brentwood Parks and Recreation department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City's "state of the art" parks and greenways totaling 1,027 acres located throughout Brentwood. The grounds and facilities provide for opportunities to enjoy social, cultural, athletic and / or nature-oriented activities.

The City of Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. The city is known for its beautiful parks and greenways, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. It sits just south of Nashville and has a population of approximately 46,000 residents. As a member of the Parks and Recreation team you will play a vital role in helping take care of the Brentwood community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs landscaping and maintenance for City parks.
• Services and repairs as needed to construct and maintain park facilities.
• Provides manual labor functions like digging holes / trenches, removing trees.
• Operates and maintains equipment and machinery used in park facilities maintenance.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

High school diploma (or GED) required, with one to two years of experience involving park maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping (or related); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Requires a valid Driver's License and may require a Commercial Driver's License. May require a license in Commercial Pesticide Application.

Benefits

(ADA) Minimum Qualifications or Standards to Perform Essential Job Functions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools, and equipment which includes a heavy motor vehicle, mower, edger, chain saw, hand tools, carpentry tools, mechanic tools, lawn tools, janitorial tools, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.

DATA CONCEPTION : Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION : Requires the ability of speaking and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and / or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY : Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Maintenance Worker I. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE : Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Maintenance Technician.

VERBAL APTITUDE : Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight.

FORM / SPATIAL APTITUDE : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION : Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT : Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Maintenance Technician.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION : Requires the ability to talk and / or hear : (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.