Parks Maintenance Supervisor/Correctional Officer

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

61d•$22 - $28

About The Position

Develops and implements daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance of parks and leisure facilities. Performs grounds, vehicle, building, and equipment maintenance and supervises inmates performing maintenance tasks. This position requires maintaining POST Certification to supervise inmates from the Hall County Correctional Institution on off-site work details. Evenings and weekends may be required. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position, incumbents are subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the stated minimum qualifications.
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Must have and maintain POST Certification to supervise inmates from the Hall County Correctional Institution on off-site work details.
Must have or obtain a pesticide applicator’s license.
Knowledge of traffic rules and safety precautions.
Skill in operating light, medium, and occasionally heavy construction equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform skilled repairs and maintenance associated with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds upkeep.
Ability to motivate prison inmates individually and collectively within Hall County Correctional Institution guidelines.
Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public.
Ability to perform calculations.
Ability to exert physical effort involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials weighing 25–100 pounds.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, personal computer, and various hand tools.
Ability to communicate orally.

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs maintenance of parks and leisure facilities, including playing fields and courts, pavilions, campgrounds, and other areas.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work and behavior of inmate crews.
Assists in developing and administering budgets related to vehicles, equipment, grounds, and buildings.
Assists in developing a system for storing tools, supplies, and materials to support inventory.
Operates and performs maintenance on light to medium construction equipment.
Performs general carpentry, plumbing, and electrical maintenance.
Cleans parks and facilities, including sweeping and mopping floors, collecting and removing trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
Maintains grounds, playing fields, and recreational areas by mowing grass, trimming trees and hedges, and planting and maintaining grass, trees, and shrubs.
Assists with construction and development of park grounds and facilities by hauling dirt, clearing trees and brush, and building bridges, fences, and other equipment.
Performs other related tasks as required.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.