Parks & Recreation - Parks Maintenance Associate I

Salary : $33,574.49 - $53,673.87 Annually
Location : Decatur, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600123
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Summary


This position assists in the maintenance of city parks and facilities.

Major Duties

• Assists in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, and related facilities; performs turf management duties; prepares athletic fields for play.

• Installs and maintains landscaping.
• Removes litter and debris from playgrounds, parking lots, pavilions, and other park facilities; empties trash receptacles.
• Assists in preparing for tournaments, special events, and programs.
• Trims, removes and provides care for trees, bushes and ornamental plants.
• Inspects playground and reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Assists in repairing of irrigation systems.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

• City and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance of city parks and recreation facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to provision of safe and well-maintained parks.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have or can you obtain a valid Alabama driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


This position requires you to work outside in the extreme heat/cold and inclement weather. Do you have previous experience working outdoors in these types of conditions?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have experience using hand tools, power tools, or grounds-maintenance equipment (such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, or similar)?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have experience performing basic maintenance tasks?

• Yes
• No

Required Question