JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Assist with the daily operations of street maintenance and at times drive a truck.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine street maintenance projects (patching, drainage repair, etc.).
• Assist with the chip and seal paving project.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Assist with leaf removal project.
• Assist with tree trimming and removal.
• Assist with lake and dam maintenance.
• Perform basic landscaping duties i.e., weeding, planting flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.
• Mowing and weed eating FGCC facilities (Dog Park, Robinhood Park, boat ramps, etc.
• New landscaping projects (installing river rock, landscaping block, dirt work, boulders, etc.
• Proper use of chemicals (weed killer, fertilizer, etc.)
• Maintain street signs (install, paint, etc.).
• May operate equipment (trucks, mowers, tractor, etc.)
• Keep staging area, truck and equipment clean.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

1 – 5 years previous experience with road construction, street maintenance and grounds keeping preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

N/A

EQUIPMENT USED:

Trucks, mowers, tractors, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Able to work with little supervision at times.

Able to work in adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, wet

conditions).

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Active listening skills and ability to articulate information both verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal speech, hearing, and vision; lifting up to 40 pounds (more with assistance).

SAFETY:

Follow all FGCC safety programs, safety guidelines, policies and procedures. Wear, use and enforce all FGCC personal protection equipment (PPE) as needed on specific jobs and tasks. Be aware of chemical safety and be familiar with all pertinent Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of chemicals which are used in the workplace. Follow all FGCC safety rules including all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to work at FGCC.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work on several tasks simultaneously; maintain composure when dealing with stressful situations; absolute confidentiality required.

LICENSE:

Valid TN Driver License required.