PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER - PARKS AND RECREATION - GREENSPACE DIVISION

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Parks and Recreation, Greenspace Division, seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker to maintain ball fields, pools, tennis courts, and park facilities. You will cut grass, trim landscaping, spray weed killer, and operate tractors, weed eaters, and blowers to keep facilities safe and clean.

The role includes minor repairs to fences, water lines, and equipment, plus supervision of inmates assisting in parks maintenance. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; training in landscaping or maintenance helpful.
• Experience in landscaping maintenance and equipment operation preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Drags and lines/paints fields for games; maintains soccer fields, pool, and tennis courts.
• Cuts grass and trims trees; sprays weed killer; operates tractors and equipment.
• Performs general landscaping, sod laying, and basic repairs to facilities.
• Cleans restrooms and picks up trash; supervises inmate workers on site.

Skills

Landscaping maintenance

Equipment operation

General maintenance

Manual labor endurance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Weed eater

Blower

Paint brushes/ rollers

Job description

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER - PARKS AND RECREATION - GREENSPACE DIVISION

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER - P&R

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER - GREENSPACE
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION:
The purpose of this classification is to prepare, repair, and perform regular maintenance on ball fields, pool, tennis courts, and other park facilities to ensure their cleanliness and safety for use by the residents of Clayton County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Drags and lines/paints fields for games; maintains soccer fields, pool, and tennis courts. Cuts grass; cuts and trims trees and landscaping; sprays weed killer; operates tractor, weed eater and blower; performs general landscaping work; lays sod; puts down cross ties. Picks up trash and debris at park facilities; cleans restrooms. Performs minor maintenance to include repairing fences and water lines, painting buildings, moving and repairing bleachers, and painting pool and recreational equipment. Checks playground for safety and makes any needed repairs to equipment. Moves soccer goals; repairs soccer net; repairs baseball mounds; replaces base pegs. Cleans swimming pool with acid. Performs carpentry, plumbing, and concrete work. Supervises and oversees work of inmates assisting in parks maintenance; transports inmates to job site. Drives truck and trailer in performing tasks.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED preferred; supplemented by five months previous experience and/or training that includes landscaping maintenance, general maintenance work, and equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. 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, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or pathogenic substances.
Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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