Park Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Tech

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a park maintenance worker to care for city parks and facilities. You will perform groundskeeping, mowing, edging, and assist with field preparation for games and tournaments.

You may also inspect and repair playground equipment, install/update outdoor amenities, and keep tools and supplies in good condition. A valid driver’s license is required or obtainable (CDL in GA).

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Places fences at 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; marks fields; adjusts endzone goal posts to the proper width for college or high school games.
• Applies fertilizer to sodgrass; 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Hand & power tools

Oral and written communication

Reading & writing

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school education

Apprenticeship/Internship or 1–2 years related experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a park maintenance worker to care for city parks and facilities. You will perform groundskeeping, mowing, edging, and assist with field preparation for games and tournaments.

You may also inspect and repair playground equipment, install/update outdoor amenities, and keep tools and supplies in good condition. A valid driver’s license is required or obtainable (CDL in GA).