G114 - Parks Maintenance Worker I - Park Services

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining park grounds and facilities. Duties include preparing park spaces for special events and sports activities, maintaining grounds and equipment, and performing related tasks as assigned. Work is typically performed throughout the facility and may take place outdoors in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities.
Knowledge of techniques used to maintain assigned equipment.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Skill in operating hand and power tools.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Specialized occupational training in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with completion of an apprenticeship or internship, or one to two years in a similar position.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess or be able to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to perform work involving intermittent sitting, standing, bending, crouching, walking, and stooping; occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish shades of color.
Physical abilities include balancing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, sustained standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Responsibilities

Place fences at special events and set up stages, podiums, flags, and stairs.
Mow grass, operate a weed eater, edge grass, and blow leaves.
Assemble bleachers, benches, and permanent trash cans.
Install, maintain, and repair barbecue grills.
Prepare sports fields for games and tournaments, mark fields, and adjust end-zone goal posts to the proper width for college or high school games.
Apply fertilizer to sod grass.
Plant trees and shrubs.
May inspect, install, maintain, and repair playground equipment.
May order parts and supplies and transport parts and equipment to work sites.
May maintain tools and equipment.
May install, maintain, and repair basketball goals, nets, and poles.
Perform other related duties as assigned.