Maintenance Worker Park and Recreation

Maintenance Worker Park and Recreation

Salary

$33,846.06 Annually

Location

Park and Recreation 2830 Darby Drive Florence

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

06122026

Department

Parks & Recreation 127

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Works under the supervision of the Park Operations Manager Safety Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor, Sports Complex Manager, or Golf Course Superintendent. Works as a laborer in the parks, golf course, athletic fields, buildings, facilities, and other areas as directed. Performs related work in other areas as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required

• Operates and maintains equipment and reports equipment problems to the supervisor/equipment manager.
• Collects and discards trash in or around parks, centers, or facilities.
• Cut and trim grass in parks, athletic fields, centers, or facilities.
• Cleans centers, facilities, restrooms, and buildings.
• Performs labor to set up centers, facilities, athletic fields, and buildings for events and activities.
• Prepares tennis courts, ball fields, pools, and other facilities for play.
• Inspects equipment or tools to ensure the proper working condition and perform daily maintenance such as refueling, checking fluid levels, cleaning, etc.. as needed or directed by supervisor/equipment manager.
• Reports any damages observed during work routine to supervisor.
• Performs labor to Stock supplies and materials.
• Assists supervisor in the operation of centers, programs, and facilities.
• Assists with installing or repairing irrigation and drainage systems.
• Assists with the spot spraying of chemicals as needed.
• Assists in routine maintenance of ornamental plantings and beds, and applies chemicals and fertilizers as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License

• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to give and receive information, both oral and written.
• Eighteen (18) years old or older.
• One year of experience in this field or related work is preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, long hours, and weekends.
• Mechanical, carpentry, electrical, welding, plumbing, and painting skills.
• Ability to handle public comments and complaints using tact.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with other personnel.

Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, stretching, transporting heavy materials and loads, climbing, pushing, pulling, and twisting.

Equipment/Tools Used: Telephone, hand tools, power tools, riding lawn mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, tractors, trucks, chainsaws, stump grinder, welder, torch, air compressor, backhoe, loader, sprayers, spreaders, greens mowers, reel grinder, cup changer, airifiers, voltmeter, truckster, sod cutter, sprinklers, dump truck, chipper, blowers, steam cleaner, out front rotary mowers, ladders, parts washers, drag, propane buffer, trash Pumps, high-pressure washer.

Applications may be used for ninety (90) days for similar positions.

The City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?

02

Do you have a current and valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to give and receive information, both orally and in writing?

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Are you currently an employee of the City of Florence, Alabama?

Required Question

Employer City of Florence, Alabama

Address 110 W. College Street Suite 107

Florence, Alabama, 35630

Website http://www.florenceal.org/