Grounds Maintenance Associate III

Gwinnett County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Onsite wellness center

Longevity pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Associate III to oversee daily park operations, manage staff, and maintain equipment. The role includes developing in-house training, inspecting parks for safety, and ensuring adherence to policies while coordinating budgets and asset maintenance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus three years of grounds maintenance experience (one year in a lead role) and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of grounds maintenance experience with at least one year in a lead role.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day park operations, including staff management and maintenance tasks.
• Develop and implement in-house training related to grounds maintenance.
• Inspect parks to ensure safety and maintenance standards are met.
• Prioritize and assign work; provide guidance and ensure policy compliance.
• Handle budgeting, purchasing, and asset maintenance; complete safety reports.

Skills

Staff leadership

Grounds maintenance experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years grounds maintenance experience (including one year leading)

Job description

Job Description

The Grounds Maintenance Associate III will be overseeing day-to-day park operations, including staff management, general parks maintenance, and equipment upkeep and repair. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing in-house training related to grounds maintenance. In addition, this position will be inspecting parks to ensure they meet safety and maintenance standards.

• Prioritizing and assigning work to direct reports, providing training and guidance as needed, and ensuring staff follow policies and procedures
• Approving time for direct reports and ensuring staff follows policies and procedures
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Making recommendations in hiring, terminating, and disciplinary actions
• Completing accident and personal injury reports
• Maintaining assigned budget and monitoring expenditures
• Creating purchase orders for materials needed in daily operation
• Performing monthly inspections of assets
• Creating service requests for plumbing, electrical, and carpentry needs
• Maintaining and verifying equipment inventory

Class Summary

Public Speaking Duties

• Speaking and leading training programs
• Interacting with the public and youth athletic associations
• Reporting on maintenance items on an as needed basis

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade

The grade for this position is B22(2). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, AND
• Three years of grounds maintenance experience, including one year of lead experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid driver's license

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional Benefits

• health coverage
• robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!)
• onsite employee wellness center
• longevity pay
• tuition reimbursement
• The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

• Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

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