2026-B Urban Management Service Maintenance Worker (7/2026)

The purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance of city landscaping and grounds. Job duties consist of related refuse maintenance duties. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of attractive municipal grounds. FLSA status is Non-Exempt. This position starts as an entry-level position in the Urban Management department and has some growth opportunity.The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for this particular position. **GROUNDS MAINTENANCE DUTIES (65%)** Rakes and cleans grounds. Trims, edges, and weeds. Edges curbs and sidewalks. Participates in greenhouse plant production. Lays sods; installs plans. Removes, replaces, and prunes trees. Installs and maintains site irrigation systems. Applies fertilizer, insecticides, and pesticides. Cleans culverts, drains, and ditches. Maintains landscaping and installs plants and mulch. Breaks up beaver dams. Operates a variety of construction equipment. Installs seasonal lighting and decorations. **EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DUTIES (10%)** Performs pre- and post-trip equipment inspections. Cleans equipment interior and exterior. Performs minor maintenance and repair duties; checks and adds fluid. Reports major repair needs to supervisor. **OTHER RELATED DUTIES (25%)** Builds and installs decorative displays. Cleans and organizes the office. Communicates and interacts with the public. Assists in the removal of dead animals from the right-of-way. Assists other departments as needed. Performs other duties as assigned or needed.**M**ust be at least eighteen (18) years of age. **M**ust be able to lift fifty (50) pounds repeatedly. **O**ne (1) year of experience in performing heavy manual labor preferred. **O**ne (1) year of experience in the operation of trucks and other light-duty automotive equipment preferred.The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. **J**ob duties are typically performed while sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. Employees frequently lift light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell. **J**ob duties are typically performed outdoors, occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees are exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. **J**ob duties require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. **J**ob duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. **J**ob duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear. **J**ob candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress. **J**ob duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:** City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed. **K**nowledge of department and city policies, and procedures. **K**nowledge of work safety principles. **K**no…