Parks Maintenance Specialist II - Enterprise South - Public Works Division

Salary: $34,557.00 - $43,196.00 Annually
Location : HAMILTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT, Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 05/25/2026 - 1438
Division: PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
Department: Recreation - Enterprise South
Opening Date: 05/25/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Under close supervision, performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance and/or landscaping duties within the County parks buildings, grounds, parks facilities, campsites, ballparks, and recreation sites.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Tasks
Operates a variety of Landscaping equipment such as, but not limited to, mowers, weed eaters, tree trimmers, edgers, etc. Responsible for loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and efficient manner; performs vehicle and equipment checks; performs preventive maintenance; may transfer equipment to and from work sites; may provide assistance in snow removal and ice control. Work around all types of moving equipment. May be required to drive vehicles or operate heavy equipment which requires a CDL.
Mows grass; weeds plant beds; prunes trees; trims and edges landscaping; cleans restrooms, facilities, grounds, pavilions, campsites, ballparks, and other recreation facilities; performs maintenance and repairs of recreation facilities and grounds.
Responsible for workplace safety; performs preventive maintenance and other general maintenance activities; operates a variety of maintenance related tools, and landscape maintenance and/or heavy equipment. Perform a variety of support and clean-up activities, including restrooms, as well as other general laborer duties involving cleaning and sweeping throughout the park, and handling of all types of Parks and Recreation materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of equipment manuals, work orders and other documentation relating to the maintenance of County parks and recreational facilities.

Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.

Knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County codes and regulations relating to building maintenance and workplace safety.

Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations relating to the operation of Commercial Vehicles.

Knowledge of County geography, parks and recreational facilities and work sites.

Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Skill in working with a variety of hand and power tools and landscaping and construction equipment; equipment manuals, engineering specifications and drawings.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors.

Skill in the performance of landscaping and plant care.

Minimum Qualifications
The equivalent of a high school diploma. A valid Class B CDL driver's license or permit is required at the time application.
OR
One (1) year of work experience with Hamilton County Parks & Recreation . A valid Class B CDL driver's license or permit is required at the time application.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who have a permit must be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL driver's license within six (6) months of date of hire. Regular visits to County facilities and work sites are required.
Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
A valid class A or B CDL is preferred.
SAFETY SENSITIVE:
This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy.

This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work requires moderate physical effort involving considerable walking and standing with intermittent sitting and driving. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Employee must frequently be able to lift and carry/move up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift and carry/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee may work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.




Hamilton County Government

Meeting the needs of the people where they live, work, and play!
Hamilton County, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, ease of getting around, a lively arts tradition, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Working for Hamilton County Government provides many great benefits - take a look at a few of those highlighted below...
On-Site Employee Health Clinic

• No copay to utilize clinic services.
• Clinic services include routine office visits, sick visits, labs, flu shots, and more
• TextCare - Access to care 24/7 via TextCare, which is direct, unlimited access to medical care 24/7 through text message.

(Employee access to the clinic is available from day one. A covered spouse or dependent has access as soon as their health plan coverage is effective. Children age 3 and up who are covered by the County's insurance are eligible to be seen.)

• Telehealth - Two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and a practitioner through telecommunications, which may include audiovisual options.
• One to One Provider Network - Availability to utilize a network of providers that provide a high level of care at a lower copay/cost.
• Health Management Programs - Offered to help employees and their family members in managing the following health conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), and Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
• Nutritional guidance - Nutritional education provided to assist in making the appropriate food /health choices.

On-Site Employee Pharmacy

• Low-cost prescriptions available to those covered under the County health plan.
• Over the counter items offered at cost.
• RxLocal App - Mobile app provides a convenient way to stay connected and manage your health. Through the app you can request refills and ask questions.
• On-site Pharmacist available to answer questions and provide information.

Hamilton County Government offers competitive insurance coverage to fulltime employees.
Medical coverage is offered through Cigna to fulltime employees. The County pays a generous portion of the medical premium. Two options are available to choose from: LCP (Local Cost Plus) and OAP (Open Access Plus).

• The LCP has a smaller network that includes most providers and hospitals, with the exception of Parkridge facilities/providers.
• The OAP is a national network of facilities/providers that includes most providers/hospitals, including Parkridge.

Dental coverage is a voluntary benefit available to fulltime employees. Three coverage options are offered: Cigna High Plan, Cigna Low Plan, and Sun Life DHMO.

• The Cigna High Dental Plan covers orthodontia for children up to age 18. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
• The Cigna Low Dental Plan does not cover orthodontia. A national network of dental providers is available to choose from and this plan offers out of network coverage.
• The Sun Life DHMO plan is a prepaid dental plan that offers benefits through a network of plan dentists. A dental provider must be selected when enrolling and services must be provided by that provider for benefits to apply.

Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided through Symetra. The County provides $30,000 of Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at no cost to fulltime employees.


Additional voluntary benefits fulltime employees have access to enroll in are as follows:

-Individual Short-Term Disability (STD) -Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)

-Flexible Spending Account-Health Care -Flexible Spending Account-Dept. Care

-Flexible Spending Account-Transportation -Accident Insurance

-Critical Illness Insurance -Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Hamilton County Government Retirement for Fulltime Employees:

Pension - Legacy Plan (hired prior to 10/1/2015), in which the employer contributes 14.70%.


Pension - Hybrid Plan (hired on or after 10/1/2015), in which the employee contributes 5% and the employer contributes 4%.


401K - Employer contributes 5% and the employee can contribute the amount of their choice.


457b - Employees have the option to contribute to this plan if they choose.
Pre-Retirement Seminar:

Hamilton County Human Resources provides a pre-retirement seminar to those considering retirement, two times per year (1st and 3rd quarter of each year). Seminar topics covered may include:

• Health insurance assistance, Medicare info and counseling.
• Internal steps to take when an employee is ready to retire.
• Estate Planning
• Personal Financial Planning
• TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Revenue Service) - Ham. County Pension
• Deferred Compensation/457 Plan - Nationwide
• Social Security Benefits

Parental Leave:

Hamilton County provides eight (8) weeks of paid maternity leave and two (2) weeks of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child or placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption (age 13 or younger) or foster care.
Paid Time Off :

Hamilton County Government provides generous paid time off (PTO) to fulltime employees from the start of employment.

• Years 1 - 5: an employee will accrue 5.85 hours of leave, per pay period.
• Years 5 - 10: an employee will accrue 6.77 hours of leave, per pay period.
• Years 11-15: an employee will accrue 8.31hours of leave, per pay period.
• Year 15 and each year thereafter, an employee will accrue 8.93 hours of leave, per pay period.

At each anniversary, an employee can roll over up to 80 hours of unused PTO into their leave bank. (Up to 800 hours for employees hired on or after 1/1/2013).
Paid Holidays:

Hamilton County Government provides thirteen (13) paid holidays to fulltime employees.

New Year's Day Independence Day


M.L. King's Birthday Labor Day

President's Day Veteran's Day

Good Friday Thanksgiving (2 days)

Memorial Day Christmas (2 days)

Juneteenth
Wellness Facility:

Hamilton County Government provides a 24/7 fitness center, free of charge, to County employees and family members (age 14+) covered under the County's health plan. The fitness center offers cardio and strength-training equipment, along with group exercise classes throughout the year. (which may include Zumba, spin, yoga, etc.)
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a high school diploma. A valid Class B CDL driver's license or permit is required at the time applicationDo you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

02


Applicants who have a permit must be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL driver's license within six (6) months of date of hire.Do you possess a valid Class B CDL driver's license?

• Yes, I possess a valid Class B CDL driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid Class B CDL driver's license, but I can obtain within six (6) months of date of hire.
• No, I do not have a valid Class B CDL driver's license and I cannot obtain within six (6) months of date of hire.

03


What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

04


If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
05


How many years of direct work experience do you have in landscaping and maintenance of facility grounds?

• No experience
• Minimal, less than one year.
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 years or more

06


Do you have direct work experience that required you to utilize equipment manuals, work order systems, and other general documentation processes relating to the maintenance of parks, recreational equipment, and facilities?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have direct work experience that required you to perform vehicle and equipment checks?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have direct work experience that required you to work with a variety of hand and power tools used for landscaping and construction such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, tree trimmers & edgers?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.

• Yes
• No

10


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

11


Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

12


The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?

• Yes
• No

Required Question