The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Public Service Worker in Parks and Recreation, Golf division. This position is responsible for maintenance, mowing and upkeep of Pine Oaks Golf Course. This is manual labor in the performance of infrequent skilled and limited semiskilled or unskilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. The work involves performing heavy manual labor which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. This position is required to be monitored and trained in task requirements. As work experience is gained, employees in this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Employees work with, around and may operate various pieces of light automotive and mechanical equipment during a portion of their time while monitored. The work normally is performed under close supervision; however, constant supervision is not always provided for routine and repetitive tasks which can be completed without difficulty once they are learned. The Public Service Worker is responsible for the maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, open green space, outdoor areas, athletic fields and mowing and landscaping; does related tasks as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools and standard equipment used in construction and maintenance work particularly as applied to specialized work to which assigned; general mechanical ability and ability to perform unskilled or semiskilled tasks in construction and maintenance activities; ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions; physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous manual labor for extended periods, under varying weather conditions.
Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of a standard grade school course and some experience in performing general manual work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.
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