Parks Maintenance Worker Position Available In Lee, Alabama

• JOB SUMMARY:

• This position participates in the performance of landscape and field maintenance duties.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs landscape and field maintenance duties such as planting, watering, fertilizing, cultivating, mowing, tree cutting, pruning, string trimming, edging, blowing, raking, dragging fields, etc.

Performs general maintenance of building facilities, including, but not limited to, repairing damages, replacing lightbulbs, window repair, painting/staining, and addresses other related building necessities.

Paints County restroom and concession buildings.

Chemical/herbicide application.

Inspects buildings to identify problems or safety hazards.

Assists other crews/departments with special projects and/or events.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of proper and current landscape and shrub practices and techniquesKnowledge of proper and current athletic field maintenance practices and techniquesKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirementsKnowledge of safety policies and proceduresKnowledge of the use, maintenance, and repair of hand tools and equipment related to building and landscape/field maintenance work.

Knowledge of traffic hazards, safety principles, rules, regulations, and speed limitsSkill in painting.

Skill in the use and maintenance of landscape/field equipmentSkill in the use of custodial equipment and toolsSkilled in clear and effective written and oral communicationDriven, self-motivated, responsible, and takes initiative

• QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent.

Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the State of Alabama.

Knowledge of proper and current landscape and shrub practices and techniques.

Knowledge of proper and current athletic field maintenance practices and techniques.

Knowledge of county and department regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skill in the use and maintenance of landscape/field equipment.

Skill in the use of custodial equipment and tools.

Skill in clear and effective written and oral communication.

Driven, self-motivated, responsible, and takes initiative.

• Applicants should apply at the Alabama State Employment Office or the Lee County Commission Office(215 South 9th Street, Opelika, Alabama) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.

An employee in this position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing. Interested applicants may also fax a completed application to (334) 737-3609 or emailed to humanresources@leeco.us by the closing date.

Previous applicants should reapply.

For more information visit:

www.leeco.us

• Lee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will recruit, hire, train, promote, discipline, and discharge in all eligible job groups without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation or genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described in accordance to Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131).