Knoxville, Tennessee
Posted: 26-May-26
Location: Lakeland, Tennessee
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 210615001
Overall Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and participates in the maintenance and operation of the City’s parks, athletic fields, facilities, and related infrastructure. Develops and implements work plans, procedures, and schedules, exercising independent judgment to ensure efficient and effective operations. Supervises assigned staff and volunteers and is responsible for workflow coordination, performance oversight, and enforcement of safety and operational standards. Maintains required records and prepares routine and periodic reports.
Works under the general direction of the Parks and Recreation Director.
Individual Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include those listed below and may be supplemented, as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Other duties may be assigned from time to time.
- Plans, organizes, and supervises the maintenance and operation of parks, grounds, buildings, and recreation facilities in accordance with departmental goals and under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director or designee.
- Supervises, assigns, and evaluates the work of parks maintenance personnel, including full-time staff, temporary employees, and community service workers; participates in employee selection, training, and performance management.
- Develops and implements work plans, schedules, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations; monitors workflow and adjusts priorities to meet service demands.
- Coordinates and oversees the maintenance, repair, and improvement of park infrastructure, including athletic fields, landscaped areas, irrigation systems, playgrounds, courts, and related facilities.
- Directs and participates in grounds maintenance and landscaping activities, including mowing, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weed control, and landscape installation and design.
- Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and safety standards; inspects work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Monitors and controls assigned budgets; ensures cost-effective use of labor, materials, equipment, and other resources.
- Determines material, equipment, and supply needs; coordinates procurement and maintains adequate inventory levels.
- Oversees the operation, maintenance, and safe use of tools, vehicles, and light and heavy equipment.
- Maintains records and prepares reports related to maintenance activities, personnel, and projects.
- Responds to public inquiries and coordinates activities with other departments, agencies, and stakeholders as appropriate.
- Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Knowledge and Training Required
High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, or a related field; municipal or park system experience preferred. Knowledge of turf, trees, shrubs, and landscaping practices, including irrigation and sprinkler system troubleshooting and repair. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public. Ability to plan and complete work assignments independently, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure. Skill in the safe operation and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment commonly used in park and grounds maintenance, including trucks, mowers, tractors, irrigation systems, and light/heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer, backhoe). Basic computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and maintenance/work order tracking software; ability to accurately document and track maintenance activities. Knowledge of first aid and safety practices applicable to parks and maintenance operations. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting heavy objects and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license. Must be available to work overtime as needed.
Preferred Certifications: Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and/or Certified Arborist.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position:
Work is performed primarily outdoors under varying weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, and humidity, with occasional work performed indoors in a standard office environment.
Duties require frequent walking on uneven terrain and regular physical activity, including but not limited to bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, and pulling. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move heavier items (over 80 pounds) with assistance. The position requires effective communication skills, including the ability to hear and speak clearly. Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing job duties, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid environments, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and potentially hazardous materials, including chemicals used in grounds maintenance.
