Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The purpose of this position is to conduct maintenance and upkeep of the public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities within the Recreation Department.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Essential Functions:

Must communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business. Mows/cuts grass with power equipment, commercial riding mowers and weed eaters. Opens and closes park gates, restrooms and prepares fields for use. Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, and other debris. Cleans, maintains and services equipment and tools. Picks up trash in the parks areas and disposes of it properly. Cleans and restocks restrooms and cleans picnic pavilions and prepares them for reservations. Maintains and conducts light repair work on equipment, building and grounds; repairs irrigation systems. Moves and sets up for park functions requiring moving tables, bleachers, and chairs for concerts and special events. Cuts down and removes limbs, branches, and trees that have been damaged by adverse weather conditions. Trims and sprays weeds with herbicide; spreads fertilizer. Installs mulch and trims landscape. Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Refer to Essential Functions Addendum #1.

Supplemental Information:

In addition to the posted details, natural resources groundskeeper are responsible for:River Cleanups Working with Volunteers Invasive plant removal Wetland Restoration projects Grassland restoration/installation projects Arboretum Care and Maintenance Hiking and Bike Trail Maintenance Bioretention and Native Gardens Care and Maintenance

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School diploma or GED, which may be waived by work experience. Experience in landscaping or closely related field preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must have a valid driver's license.
The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


CITY OF MURFREESBORO


BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL CALENDAR FOR 2026


WORK WEEK: SUNDAY - SATURDAY


26 PAY DATES

Two Week Pay Cycle

Two Week Pay Cycle


START END CHECK DATE

START END CHECK DATE


14-Dec-25 27-Dec-25 9-Jan-26

14-Jun-26 27-Jun-26 10-Jul-26


28-Dec-25 10-Jan-26 23-Jan-26

28-Jun-26 11-Jul-26 24-Jul-26


11-Jan-26 24-Jan-26 6-Feb-26

12-Jul-26 25-Jul-26 7-Aug-26


25-Jan-26 7-Feb-26 20-Feb-26

26-Jul-26 8-Aug-26 21-Aug-26


8-Feb-26 21-Feb-26 6-Mar-26

9-Aug-26 22-Aug-26 4-Sep-26


22-Feb-26 7-Mar-26 20-Mar-26

23-Aug-26 5-Sep-26 18-Sep-26


8-Mar-26 21-Mar-26 3-Apr-26

6-Sep-26 19-Sep-26 2-Oct-26


22-Mar-26 4-Apr-26 17-Apr-26

20-Sep-26 3-Oct-26 16-Oct-26


5-Apr-26 18-Apr-26 1-May-26

4-Oct-26 17-Oct-26 30-Oct-26


19-Apr-26 2-May-26 15-May-26

18-Oct-26 31-Oct-26 13-Nov-26


3-May-26 16-May-26 29-May-26

1-Nov-26 14-Nov-26 25-Nov-25


17-May-26 30-May-26 12-Jun-26

15-Nov-26 28-Nov-26 11-Dec-26


31-May-26 13-Jun-26 26-Jun-26

29-Nov-26 12-Dec-26 23-Dec-26

HOLIDAYS - 2026

Holiday Month Day Day of Week


New Years Day January 1 Thursday


Martin Luther King Day January 19 Monday


President's Day February 16 Monday


Memorial Day May 25 Monday


Juneteenth June 19 Friday


Independence Day July 4th (Observed July 3rd) 3 Friday


Labor Day September 7 Monday


Veterans Day November 11 Wednesday


Thanksgiving Day November 26 Thursday


Day after Thanksgiving November 27 Friday


Christmas Eve December 24 Thursday


Christmas Day December 25 Friday

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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