- 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; sprays weed killer and fertilizer; prunes trees and shrubs; weeds flower beds; spreads grass seed; services irrigation systems; grooms ball fields; removes snow and ice, etc.
- Performs installation, maintenance, and upkeep tasks for various parks facilities, courts, fencing, and other structures: installs and repairs roofs on park buildings and structures; performs light plumbing and electrical repairs and installations; performs general construction; repairs and maintains parks, picnic or other public facilities; repairs sports and playground equipment; paints interiors and exteriors; cleans and restocks park restrooms; empties trash cans, cleans floors, etc.
- Assists with special projects and seasonal work; maintains ball fields; installs and removes decorations, tents and dance floors; sets up chairs and tables; clears parks areas of debris following special events; removes and replaces staging materials from sites as needed.
- Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies; initiates orders materials and equipment needed for each job; performs routine safety inspections on equipment; advises supervisor of needed repairs.
- Communicates with supervisor, City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
- Prepares or completes various forms, reports, work orders, logs, accident reports, inspection reports, or other documents.
- Receives various forms, reports, work orders, application instructions or other documents; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
- Operates a variety of equipment and machinery to complete tasks including tractors, finish mowers, brush hog, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, spreaders, aerators, split seeders, chain saws, brush chipper, ball field stripers, chalkers, power saws, hand saws, drills, power tools, miscellaneous hand tools, pickup trucks, dump trucks, snow plows, salt spreaders, hand spreaders, bobcat, backhoe, golf cart, utility vehicle, and other equipment as needed to complete essential duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience in maintenance, landscaping, custodial or related field; 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.
Company Description:City of Kennesaw-Growing City, Growing Careers
From its pre-Civil War beginnings in the 1800s, to its current reputation as a Best City to Live In, Kennesaw has been recognized throughout the U.S. for its standards of excellence and quality of life. Kennesaw has grown to a community of 36,000 residents within a 9-square-mile area. Located 26 miles north of downtown Atlanta near I-75, Kennesaw has taken advantage of its convenient location and the willingness of its employees to provide a strong base of services to businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
The City of Kennesaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the Kennesaw Police Department actively recruits any qualified person regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age.
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