Parks Maintenance Assistant

Gilmer County Government•Ellijay, GA

8d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs entry-level work assisting in the maintenance, upkeep, and improvement of County parks, grounds, and recreational facilities. Duties may include mowing, landscaping, general maintenance, and ensuring parks are safe, clean, and presentable for public use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Experience in maintenance, landscaping, custodial or related field preferred
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information.
Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Requires the ability to carry out detailed but routine written or oral instructions.
Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, wildlife, or rude/irate customers.

Responsibilities

Assists with mowing grass, trimming, edging, and general turf maintenance
Performs basic landscaping tasks including planting, mulching, and weed control
Maintains cleanliness of parks, including trash removal and restroom upkeep
Assists with minor repairs and maintenance of park facilities, equipment, and structures
Operates basic hand tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools
Helps prepare and maintain athletic fields and recreational areas
Assists with setup and breakdown of park events and activities
Identifies and reports maintenance issues, hazards, or safety concerns
Follows all safety procedures and departmental guidelines
Performs other related duties as required.