The Town of Jonesborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition unrelated to job requirements, or any other status protected by law. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants for every position.
Worker I – Water Distribution
Performs responsible infrequent skilled and semiskilled or unskilled manual work tasks requiring no special training and minimal experience. This is manual labor in the performance of infrequent skilled and limited semiskilled or unskilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. The work involves performing heavy manual labor which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill or previous experience in order to do an effective job. This position is required to be monitored and trained in task requirements. As work experience is gained, employees in this class may be assigned to somewhat more difficult and responsible tasks. Employees in this class work with and around and may operate various pieces of light automotive and mechanical equipment during a minor portion of their time while monitored. The work normally is performed under close supervision; however, constant supervision is not always required for routine and repetitive tasks which can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned. Position is responsible for the maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities, open green space, outdoor areas, athletic fields and mowing and landscaping. Employees in this class will be under the direct supervision of the department to which they are assigned. Beginning salary is $18.85 per hour.
Public Safety Officer
Performs general duty police and fire protection work as a member of a combined police-fire unit. This employee works under the direct supervision of the Police Sergeant and the general supervision of the Police Chief. A Public Safety Officer is assigned to a Public Safety Zone and is responsible for the rapid and efficient performance of specialized duties under emergency conditions involving personal hazard. The work is normally performed under the supervision of a superior officer, but the Public Safety Officer may frequently have to use independent discretion in emergencies. Beginning salary is $22.19 to $25.30 based on POST certification and experience. This position is a 12 hour; rotating shift.
Equipment Operator II – Street Department
Performs intermediate skilled work operating dump trucks, medium construction equipment, backhoes, knuckle booms, sanitation trucks or equivalent equipment. This is skilled work in the operation of moderately complex specialized maintenance and construction automotive equipment. The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment. Employees in this class must have manipulative skill of a higher degree than employees of a lower class, and work in this class differs from that of the lower class of operator in that incumbents must operate heavier, more complex and specialized equipment, and several types of equipment within this category interchangeably. Supervision may be exercised over one or two laborers assigned to garbage or refuse pick up, water distribution or wastewater construction, or may act as crew leader. Work may be performed with considerable independence, but a supervisor will regularly check the work performed for quality, quantity, and safety of operation and care of equipment. Beginning salary is $20.84.
Wetlands Team Member
This seasonal position is responsible for serving the Wetlands patrons in a variety of roles. These roles are assigned on a daily, weekly, or seasonal basis and may include greeting patrons, cashier, maintenance, café, and customer services roles. Pay is $10 per hour.
Wetlands Head Lifeguard
This seasonal position is responsible for participating in and providing supervision of Lifeguards; monitoring activities at Wetlands Water Park, including functioning as a Lifeguard in maintaining order; preventing accidents; rescuing swimmers in distress; and providing swimming instruction. Pay is $13 an hour.
Wetlands Seasonal Manager
This seasonal position is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the water park facility to include facility maintenance, marketing and promotion, safety, training and development of staff, employee management, concession stand and ticket sales monitoring, facility scheduling and special events. This role requires a strong leadership and management skills set as well as a commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for patrons of Wetlands Water Park. Pays is $14 an hour.
Wetlands Slide Attendant
This seasonal position is responsible for the oversight of the water slides at Wetlands Water Park and oversees the safe, smooth use by guests when using the water slides. Pay is $10 per hour.
Wetlands Lifeguard
This seasonal position is responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers and aquatic patrons by monitoring activities, enforcing safety rules, and performing rescues when necessary. Pay is $12 per hour.
Fire Operations Major
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work in the department as assigned by the Fire Chief. This position is a part of the staff management team responsible for the supervisory and skilled firefighting work in directing the activities of the Fire Division on all platoons. The employee in this class is responsible for the direct command of the firefighting force on all platoons, and directs operations as assigned by the Fire Chief. The character of work requires the application of advanced fire skills. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of policies enumerated by the Fire Chief. Command assignments involve the responsibility for discipline of subordinates and the proper maintenance of apparatus and equipment. At a fire, employee is responsible for effectively directing the firefighters until relieved of command by a superior officer. Performs general fire protection services as needed. This employee works under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief. Beginning salary is $21.57 hr.
