Park maintenance worker - golf of and recreation (Full Time) - LEXINGTON KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

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LexingtonFayette Urban County Government | Lexington Kentucky United states
Expires: December 23, 2026

SALARY
The minimum salary is $16.503 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 508 This position is eligible to receive hazardous duty supplemental pay at $90/month upon hire. FILING DEADLINE DATE The deadline to apply is Monday, November 9, 2026 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine maintenance work to support the cleanliness, safety, and visual appeal of city parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, and surrounding public grounds. Responsibilities include landscaping, general repair, equipment upkeep, and groundskeeping duties.

This position supervises seasonal workers assisting in maintaining the golf course. Responsibilities include mowing, irrigation management, maintaining grounds, spraying chemicals and other turf management related duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• No experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Mows, edges, trims, and maintains lawns and turf areas using various powered and hand tools
• Plants, prunes, fertilizes, and maintains flowers, shrubs, and trees throughout parks and landscaped areas
• Removes debris, leaves, and litter from grounds, walkways, and recreational areas
• Maintains and inspects park infrastructure including benches, fences, trails, signage, and playground equipment
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on landscaping tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and utility vehicles
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and courts for games and public use
• Assists with minor irrigation repairs and maintenance of watering systems
• Performs snow and ice removal from walkways, trails, and public entrances as needed
• Reports safety hazards, damage, or maintenance needs to supervisor
• Sets up for community events and assist with general park logistics
• Follows all safety rules and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Assists other public works or maintenance divisions as assigned
• Cleans public park restrooms
• Collects refuse and litter in parks
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Valid Driver's License
• Appropriate pesticide license from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is preferred but not required, due to the function of application of chemicals

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.
• Required to perform snow removal duties during weather emergencies.
• Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
• All positions require drug testing before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment. CONTACT INFORMATION For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

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