PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I - G114 - Recreation Services - Part Time

Columbus Consolidated GovernmentColumbus, GA
Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance of park grounds and facilities. Duties include placing fences at special events, setting up stages, podiums, flags, and stairs. The role involves mowing grass, operating a weed eater, edging grass, and blowing leaves. Responsibilities also include assembling bleachers, benches, and permanent trash cans, as well as installing, maintaining, and repairing barbecue grills. The position prepares sports fields for games and tournaments, marks fields, and adjusts end zone goal posts. Additionally, the role involves applying fertilizer to sod grass and planting trees and shrubs. There may be duties related to inspecting, installing, maintaining, and repairing playground equipment, ordering parts and supplies, transporting parts and equipment, and maintaining tools and equipment. The role may also include installing, maintaining, and repairing basketball goals, nets, and poles. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities
  • Knowledge of the techniques used in the maintenance of assigned equipment
  • Skill in problem solving and decision making
  • Skill in the operation of hand and power tools
  • Skill in oral and written communication
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Responsibilities

  • Places fences at special events
  • Sets up stages, podiums, flags, and stairs
  • Mows grass, operates a weed eater, edges grass, and blows leaves
  • Assembles bleachers, benches, and permanent trash cans
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs barbecue grills
  • Prepares sports fields for games and tournaments
  • Marks fields
  • Adjusts end zone goal posts to proper width for college or high school games
  • Applies fertilizer to sod grass
  • Plants trees and shrubs
  • May inspect, install, maintain, and repair playground equipment
  • May order parts and supplies
  • May transport parts and equipment to work sites
  • May maintain tools and equipment
  • May install, maintain, and repair basketball goals, nets, and poles
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
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