Position Description
This is a Civil Service position with the Nashville Public Library. This position is responsible for performing landscape maintenance tasks, lawn mowing, and grounds maintenance at library branches. The use of hand tools, power tools and operation of light-to-heavy equipment are required. This position requires working in extreme temperatures, around potentially dangerous equipment, moving parts, carts, or machines, and around grease and oil, and so forth. Physical exertion such as: frequently lifting objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting heavy objects from 26 to 50 pounds yet seldom from 51 to 100 pounds; occasional crawling, frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, talking, use of hands, driving, bending, climbing, squatting, push/pull seated and standing, and reaching above shoulder level. The incumbent may be exposed to a variety of irritant chemicals, lubricants, and exhaust fumes.
A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.
Some Night And Weekend Work Required.
Typical Duties
- Plant, water, fertilize, weed, trim and maintain all flower beds, shrubs and trees within Library’s landscaped areas.
- Add/maintain mulch around trees, shrubs, and flowers as required.
- Operate and maintain weed-eaters and push mowers; operate a pressure washer.
- Operate skid loaders and other landscaping equipment.
- Operate light and mid-grade trucks and equipment.
- Mow and trim turf areas; keep landscaped areas free of trash.
- May work on irrigation systems.
- Clear snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks.
- Establish and grow turf grass sites, including: preparation, seeding and mulching, and using weed killers and insecticides.
- May perform custodial duties during off-season or as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Eighth (8th) grade education and one
(1) year of verifiable experience in semi-skilled laboring, construction, grounds maintenance or service-maintenance work, including experience in the operation of diesel or gasoline-powered equipment or vehicles.
"For this specific position, substitution will not be considered.”
Licenses Required
Valid Driver's License
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 operating landscaping vehicles and equipment with standard transmission
- Experience driving vehicles while pulling a trailer
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic knowledge of accepted landscaping and pruning practices
- Fluent bilingual skills
We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
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 or other protected accommodations 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.
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Do you have a valid Driver License?
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Do you have an Eighth Grade education or higher?
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How many years of experience do you have in semi-skilled laboring, construction, grounds maintenance or service-maintenance work, including experience in the operation of diesel or gasoline-powered equipment or vehicles
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more
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Briefly describe your semi-skilled laboring, construction, grounds maintenance or service-maintenance work, including experience in the operation of diesel or gasoline-powered equipment or vehicles. If none, answer "N/A"
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Are you able to work in adverse working conditions (weather related) and/or a flexible schedule?
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Briefly describe your experience operating landscaping vehicles and equipment with standard transmission. If none, answer "N/A"
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Briefly describe your experience driving vehicles while pulling a trailer. If none, answer "N/A"
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If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication.
