G123 - Parks Crew Supervisor - Parks Services

Columbus Consolidated Government

Columbus (GA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a supervisory parks maintenance professional to oversee daily, weekly, and monthly upkeep of parks and recreational facilities. You will plan schedules, supervise crews including inmate labor, and ensure equipment maintenance and safety compliance.

The role requires knowledge of grounds maintenance, athletic facility upkeep, and strong management, reporting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance principles, practices, techniques, and equipment.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities.
Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of athletic facilities.
Skill in problem solving and decision making.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in the preparation of reports and records.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Plans and directs the implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules.
Analyzes equipment requirements and makes recommendations for purchases.
Attends meetings and conferences to discuss current work problems, policy changes, work orders, safety guidelines, and related matters.
Receives and acts upon requests or complaints from other departments and the general public.
Plans, assigns, directs, and supervises work crews engaged in parks maintenance projects; supervises the maintenance of equipment.
Supervises the work of inmate laborers.
Inspects playground equipment; supervises necessary repairs.
Supervises the repair of windows, doors, and roofs; supervises and performs carpentry duties in the repair and renovation of park facilities.
Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields before and after sporting events.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Grounds maintenance

Management and supervision

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position performs supervisory duties in the maintenance of parks and recreational facilities and grounds.

Plans and directs the implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules.
Analyzes equipment requirements and makes recommendations for purchases.
Attends meetings and conferences to discuss current work problems, policy changes, work orders, safety guidelines, and related matters.
Receives and acts upon requests or complaints from other departments and the general public.
Plans, assigns, directs, and supervises work crews engaged in parks maintenance projects; supervises the maintenance of equipment.
Supervises the work of inmate laborers.
Inspects playground equipment; supervises necessary repairs.
Supervises the repair of windows, doors, and roofs; supervises and performs carpentry duties in the repair and renovation of park facilities.
Coordinates the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields before and after sporting events.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance principles, practices, techniques, and equipment.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities.
Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of athletic facilities.
Skill in problem solving and decision making.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in the preparation of reports and records.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational And Training Requirements

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.? Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.? Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department, which is normally six (6) months but may be altered. 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.

Physical Requirements

Required

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing – for sustained periods of time.
Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures
.Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

Low-cost Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
PERK Time Off
Retirement Plan
Supplemental Retirement Plan
Free and Discounted Services
Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

Discounted Movie Tickets
Free Notary Services
Ride a Metra Bus for Free
Free Mulch
Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
River Center Discounts
Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

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