Parks Maintenance Worker

Hall County, GA•Gainesville, GA

38d

About The Position

Performs skilled and manual labor maintaining park grounds and recreation facilities. Operates light to medium size tractor and construction equipment and performs general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.

Requirements

Ability to read and write.
Two years related experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.
Valid Class I Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge of traffic rules and safety precautions.
Skill in the operation of light to medium size construction equipment.
Ability to read and interpret simple plans and blueprints.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to perform skilled repairs and maintenance such as carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains tractor with mower attachment, dump truck and other light and medium construction equipment.
Performs minor repairs on equipment, mowers, and vehicles.
Inspects playgrounds, develops written report of inspections, and performs needed repairs.
Reads and interprets simple plans and blueprints.
Performs plumbing, electrical and carpentry construction and maintenance tasks on all park facilities.
Paints signs and park buildings and facilities.
Cuts grass and trims trees and hedges; plants and maintains grass, shrubs and trees in parks.
Cleans park and recreation facilities; cleans pavilions, scrubs toilets, sinks and urinals, sweeps and mops floors, picks up trash, replenish supplies in restrooms.
Lines and sets-up football and softball fields according to league rules and regulations; repairs playground equipment; transport tables and chairs and sets-up for events.
Assists in the construction and development of park grounds and facilities, hauls dirt, clears trees and brush, builds wooden bridges and park equipment, erects and repairs chain-link fences, etc.
Maintains records and reports.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.