MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Earth Sciences, or a 
related field and seven (7) years of professional experience in grounds operations with two (2) of the seven (7) 
years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the 
essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) 
Commercial Driver License and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and 
Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment. May be required to complete a battery of tests as 
deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies in operating the following heavy equipment: 
front-end loader, back-hoe loader, track-hoe excavator, and bulldozer (crawler tractor).

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments." 
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.