Salary: $15.91 Hourly
Location : Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2023-00000209
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Park Services
Opening Date: 07/26/2023
Closing Date: 10/26/2023 12:00 AM Eastern
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises an assigned work crew; ensures that safety procedures are followed.
- Mows grass; edges roadways; places pine straw.
- Picks up litter; empties trash cans.
- Cuts bushes; blows leaves.
- Mows, marks, and drags ball fields; replaces bases and pitching rubber.
- Inspects vehicles and equipment; performs general maintenance duties; maintains inventory of supplies and tools; washes vehicles.
- Mops and waxes floors.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park grounds and facilities maintenance activities.
- Knowledge of the techniques used in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
- Skill in the operation of lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and other motorized and hand tools.
- Skill in problem solving and decision making.
- Skill in the supervision of personnel.
- 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; two to three years of progressively responsible related experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. 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 months but may be altered.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
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
- 11 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
- Sunray Cleaners discounts
- Adopt a pet for Free from Animal Control
- 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.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- No High School Diploma
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Technical College
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate’s Degree
02
Do you possess a valid Driver’s License?
- Yes
- No
03
How many years of work experience do you have as a Parks Crew Leader or related field?
- None
- 0 – 1 years
- 1 – 3 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 years more
04
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- None
- 0 – 1 years
- 1 – 3 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 years or more
05
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the methods and techniques used in park grounds and facilities maintenance activities.
06
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the techniques used in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
07
Please list and explain any work experience you have in the operation of lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and other motorized and hand tools.
Required Question