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Salary: $28.94 Hourly Location : Parks and Recreation Department Marietta, GA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 04192 Department: Parks Opening Date: 06/02/2025 Closing Date: 6/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Grade Code: 112 Position Information The purpose of this classification is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff involved in the maintenance of County parks and facilities in the Bishop zone. Essential Functions Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; complies and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counseled or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies and procedures. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work activities for assigned areas: prioritizes work activities to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to department management. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individual; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Supervises the daily maintenance of County-owned parks, facilities, athletic fields, nature trails, etc.; inspects assigned parks, nature trails, grounds, fences, buildings, recreation centers, theaters, art centers, etc.: determines maintenance and repair needs; compiles project lists for cost analysis and materials; develops maintenance schedules; assigns maintenance activities; and ensures that parks and facilities meet requirements of all applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations. Supervises the performance of a variety of landscaping duties, such as mowing grass, planting flowers and shrubs, weed eating around signs and fence lines, edging curb lines, clearing leaves, tree limbs and other debris from park areas, spreading and hauling ground cover, dirt, or mulch, applying herbicides and pesticides, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding flower beds, aerating and spreading grass seed, servicing irrigation systems, grooming and lining ball fields, removing snow and ice, etc. Supervises maintenance and construction tasks for various parks and facilities, such as resurfacing and renovating playgrounds, fields and courts, painting buildings, equipment, and parking lots, repairing and assembling fences and playground equipment, building sets and staging, shelves and other items, and performing light plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry repairs, etc. Supervises the performance of general custodial duties at various parks and facilities, such as cleaning parks, ball fields, restrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and other areas, vacuuming carpets, scrubbing and waxing floors, dusting, washing windows, emptying trash, setting up and tearing down staging, chairs, tables, bleachers, etc. for meetings, classes, tournaments, and events. Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies: ensures adequate inventory to complete work assignments; orders equipment, parts, and supplies; and maintains related documentation. Supervises the operation, use and maintenance of County-owned vehicles, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and other power and motorized equipment; ensures maintenance of equipment and tools and work and shop areas; and schedules repairs as needed. Training for staff on policies, procedures, methods, and on proper and safe landscape practices that include turf maintenance, building maintenance techniques, sports field maintenance practices, use of pesticides and other chemicals; ensures adherence to Department and County Policies, procedures and safety practices. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate. Coordinates and manages turf, soil landscape and parks maintenance practices; Works with contractors to ensure County projects are completed on time, within code, and on budget. Confers with upper management to keep them informed of key issues and progress toward goals and objectives, and to garner or ensure continued support and approval for strategic initiatives. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by five years of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, turf management operations or related field; the majority of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license, including appropriate endorsements; Level 1A Erosion Certification, and Certified Playground Safety Inspector License preferred. Physical Abilities 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. Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more. 01 I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process. Yes No 02 I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Yes No 03 Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis? Yes No 04 Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed. High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Advanced Degree None of the above 05 If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply. 06 How many years of experience do you have in parks maintenance, landscaping, turf management operations or related field? No experience Less than five years of experience Five to seven years of experience More than seven years of experience 07 Please describe your experience in detail. Where did you work and what were your responsibilities relating to parks maintenance, landscaping, and turf management operations. Also, please indicate if you were in a supervisory capacity for each entry. Enter N/A if not applicable. 08 Check the box below for any of the following certifications/licenses that you possess. Please check all that apply. Level 1A Erosion Certification Certified Playground Safety Inspector License I do not have any certifications or license at this time 09 Do you have a current and valid driver's license? Yes No 10 If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), and a physical, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms? Yes No Required Question Cobb County, GA

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