Posted by Metro Nashville Government

Number 25291E Department Parks Division Facilities/Property Management and Development Opening Date 07/21/2025 Closing Date 8/4/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description The Maintenance & Repair Leader - Parks/Grounds is a full time Civil Service position in the Metro Parks and Recreation department.
This position is a first line supervisor who participates with and leads a crew maintaining park grounds, athletic fields, and facilities.
The incumbent will operate with a limited amount of direct supervision.
Performs related duties as required. Metro Parks offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County including after-school programs for children, cultural arts classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, fitness classes, art galleries, programs and services for seniors, as well as for those with disabilities.
Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 178 parks and 100 miles of greenway.
Metro Parks’ mission is to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Nashville with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness, and quality of life through recreation, conservation, and community. Typical Duties + Installing and repairing various equipment and facilities. + Grading and preparing athletic fields and courts. + Collecting and disposing of trash and debris in parks, facilities, and other public Grounds and right of-ways. + Inspecting parks, playgrounds, and facilities for necessary repairs and safety. + Maintaining all park grounds, public grounds, and facilities as needed. + Mowing, trimming grass, hedges, trees, and shrubs; Removing trees, shrubs, structures, and debris. + Grading, laying sod, seeds, and all related work to reclaim and establish turf areas. + Watering and spraying herbicides and chemicals as needed. + Maintaining Time and Attendance records; records and reports for work scheduled and completed. + Evaluates, counsels, and trains employees.
This position requires moderate physical ability and agility, requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, and may be required to work weekends and/or overtime.
The incumbent must have the ability to stoop, climb, and stand for long periods of time. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of verifiable semi-skilled construction, or service-maintenance work which must have included operation of equipment and practical experience in grounds maintenance.
For this specific position, substitution will not be considered
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License NOTE: Applicants must obtain a TN Class A Driver’s License within 6 months of hire, and it must be maintained during employment.
Failure to obtain the CDL within the six (6) month probationary period may result in automatic termination/dismissal.
Candidates who possess or obtain a CDL license must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test and are subject to random testing. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No.
SO94-1078.
All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Experience mowing grass and trimming trees, bushes, and shrubs + Class “A” Driver License + Supervisory Experience We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.
All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 Do you have a valid Driver License? + Yes + No 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? + No diploma + High School Diploma or equivalent + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree 03 How many years of verifiable experience do you have in semi-skilled construction or service maintenance work? + No experience + 1 year or less + 2 years + 3 or more years 04 Briefly describe your experience of verifiable semi-skilled construction, or service-maintenance work.
If no experience, answer n/a.
05 Do you have a Class A Driver's LIcense? + Yes + No 06 Describe your experience in a supervisory role.
If no experience, please type N/A 07 I understand that I must obtain a TN Class A Driver's License within 6 months of hire, and it must be maintained during employment.
Failure to obtain the CDL within the six (6) month probationary period may result in automatic termination/dismissal.
+ Yes + No Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email