The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of city parks and parks facilities. Job duties consist of related maintenance duties. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective maintenance of those parks. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

This position starts as an entry-level position in the Parks and Recreation Department and has some growth opportunity.

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position.

PARK MAINTENANCE DUTIES (70%)
Maintains parks landscaping and grounds as assigned: cuts grass and weeds; trims trees and shrubs; removes fallen limbs and leaves; adds straw and mulch; applies pesticide and herbicide; cleans inlets; maintains and repairs irrigation systems.
Maintains sports fields and prepares fields for play as assigned: paints, chalks, and levels fields; cuts grass and weeds; applies herbicides and pesticides; aerates and top-dresses fields; maintains irrigation system; repairs fences and bleachers.
Maintains and repairs parks facilities as assigned: cleans and maintains restrooms; collects litter and empties trash receptacles; paints interior and exterior surfaces; makes carpentry repairs of parks facilities.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DUTIES (20%)
Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and hand and power tools.
Ensures compliance with safety guidelines.
Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of tools and equipment.
Makes repairs, including field repairs.

OTHER DUTIES (10%)
Makes necessary changes to convert fields for seasonal sports.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Experience in the operation of trucks and other light-duty automotive equipment.
Experience in performing heavy manual labor preferred.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. Employees frequently lift 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.
Job duties are typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.
Job duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.
Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
Knowledge of parks facilities and grounds maintenance principles and practices.
Knowledge of landscape maintenance principles.
Knowledge of sports field management principles.
Knowledge of chemical application 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 communication.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama Driver's License.
High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Willing to work overtime.
Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
Must submit to drug screenings for this safety sensitive position.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.

The City of Prattville offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick, and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and short term disability insurance.

Benefits coverage is effective on the first day of the month following a 30 day waiting period for new hires. Late enrollees are subject to approval by the insurance company.

Group Medical Benefits-Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, benefits provide members with hospitalization, office visits, and Prescription drugs (Administered through Express Scripts). Family, 2 person and individual plans are available. Complete benefits information is available in the plan document.

CareHere Wellness Center-The City of Prattville offers an on-site wellness center to employees covered under the group health insurance plan. The Wellness Center offers convenient, co-pay free medical and prescription drug coverage for employees and their dependents.

Group Life Insurance-all regular employees receive a life insurance policy. Employees with less than 10 years of service receive a $10,000 policy and employees with 10 years of service or more receive a $20,000 policy.

Retirement-Through the Retirement Systems of Alabama, this benefit requires mandatory enrollment for all regular employees as of the first day of employment. Employees are classified as Tier I or Tier I (A) with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The employee pays a percentage of all gross income specified by RSA. The City provides a matching amount determined by RSA.

A Tier I employee is an employee who was a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama prior to January 1, 2013. A Tier I employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 6% of earnable compensation.)

A Tier I (A) employee is an employee who became a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama after January 1, 2013, and by local resolution and Act 2019-32 by the Alabama Legislature became a Tier 1 employee. A Tier I (A) employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 7.5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 8.5% of earnable compensation.)

Deferred Compensation (457 Plans)-Voluntary participation allows the employee to lower taxable income, and pay tax on the deferred income in the year of distribution. The City has 457 Plans through Nationwide Retirement, AIG Valic Financial Advisors, RSA-1, and Alabama Deferred Compensation. The employee may contribute up to the current allowable limits. All regular employees are eligible on the first day of employment.

Supplemental Insurance-Employees may obtain coverage for Dental, Cancer, Disability, Accident, and Life Insurance. The City of Prattville offers payroll deduction for supplemental insurance. The employee pays for all supplemental insurance coverage. You are eligible upon purchasing coverage and meeting eligibility requirements.


Flexible Spending Account-Allows employees to lower their taxable income by placing certain insurance premiums under this plan. Also, offers unreimbursed medical/dental expense benefits, as well as daycare expense benefits.


Vacation Leave-Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.
Completed 6 months - 40 hours (5 days)
Completed 1 year 40 hours (5 days)
Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 80 hours (10 days) per year
10 years through 15 years accrues 120 hours (15 days) per year
16 years and over accrues 160 hours (20 days) per year
The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 360 hours for 8-hour shift employees. Fire and Wastewater employees should consult the Policies and Procedures Manual for accrual rates for 12 and 24-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

Sick Leave-Sick leave is earned at the rate of 80 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 360 hours) or converting the leave to service time. Fire and Wastewater employees should consult the Policies and Procedures Manual for accrual rates for 12 and 24-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first pay period after your hire date.

Holidays-Eleven paid holidays per year. The City Council determines the holiday schedule for each fiscal year.

For Detailed Benefits information please visit our Benefits Web Page at www.prattvilleal.gov