PARKS Maintenance Worker - Civic Center

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government's Parks Department in Marietta seeks a skilled maintenance worker to perform landscaping, custodial, and general maintenance duties at the Civic Center. Responsibilities include mowing, planting, edging, trimming, debris removal, irrigation servicing, and field preparation to support parks, facilities, events and programs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; candidates should be comfortable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by one year of parks maintenance, landscaping or related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Tasks require heavy physical effort, including lifting up to 50 pounds; may involve heavier objects.
• Experience with parks maintenance or landscaping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass and weeds around signs and fence lines; edges curb lines; prunes trees and shrubs.
• Plants flowers and shrubs; maintains beds and mulch areas.
• Performs maintenance for parks and facilities: resurfaces playgrounds, fields, courts, fences and equipment; light carpentry and painting.
• Cleans and maintains restrooms, meeting rooms and common areas; performs custodial duties.
• Maintains inventory; transports supplies; initiates orders for materials and equipment.
• Operates county vehicle and power tools to complete tasks; conducts basic repairs; ensures safety and efficiency.

Skills

Heavy physical labor

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Landscaping

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mower

Weedeater

Bobcat

Tractor

Power tools

Job description

This position is located in the Cobb County PARKS Department, at the Civic Center (548 South Marietta Pkwy, SE, Marietta, GA 30060)

This position is responsible for the upkeep and routine maintenance of the Civic Center. Performs a variety of landscaping duties: mows grass; plants flowers and shrubs; weed eats around signs and fence lines; edges curb lines; clears leaves, tree limbs and other debris from park areas; spreads and hauls ground cover, dirt, or mulch; applies herbicides and pesticides; prunes trees and shrubs; weeds flower beds; aerates and spreads grass seed; services irrigation systems; grooms and lines ball fields; and removes snow and ice, etc.

Performs maintenance and construction tasks for various parks and facilities: resurfaces and renovates playgrounds, fields and courts; paints buildings, equipment, and parking lots; repairs and assembles fences and playground equipment; builds sets and staging, shelves and other items; and performs light plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry repairs, etc.

Performs general custodial duties at various parks and facilities: cleans parks, ball fields, restrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and other areas; vacuums carpets; hoses decks; scrubs and waxes floors; dusts; washes windows; empties trash; and sets ups and tears down staging, chairs, tables, bleachers, etc. for meetings, classes, tournaments, and events.

Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies: gathers supplies and equipment to complete work assignments; transports supplies to and from work site; initiates orders for materials and equipment needed; and maintains related documentation.

Operates or uses a County vehicle, and various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments such as lawn mower, weedeater, blowers, tillers, bobcat, tractor, dump truck, wheel barrel, jack hammer, sledge hammer, saws, chippers, back hoes, and other power or motorized equipment.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop and work areas: monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping or related field. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, heights, confined spaces, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.