Parks and Recreation Crew Worker

The City of Kingsland is seeking a dependable and hardworking Crew Worker for the Parks Department. This full-time position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, upkeep, and improvement of City parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, and recreational facilities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining clean and safe public spaces, and is willing to learn new skills and operate a variety of tools and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare baseball and softball fields, including grooming infields and operating specialized athletic field equipment.
• Perform groundskeeping duties, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, and landscaping.
• Maintain parks, playgrounds, sidewalks, walkways, and recreational areas by removing debris and keeping facilities clean and safe.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and light or heavy maintenance equipment as assigned.
• Handle and apply fertilizers, chemicals, and other materials in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Assist with park improvements, special events, and other projects as needed.
• Interact professionally with the public and respond courteously to questions and requests for assistance.
• Complete work assignments and maintain records using City or departmental software as required.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and departmental policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 20–90 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment or learn their proper use through training.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Must meet applicable physical examination and random drug-testing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in general maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, or construction.
• Experience maintaining athletic fields, parks, or recreational facilities.
• Training or education in landscaping, horticulture, or a related field.
• A valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B, with appropriate endorsements, if required for assigned duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, and lifting. Employees operate various hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment while working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Employees may be required to provide standby or emergency coverage outside normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be dependable, safety-conscious, hardworking, and willing to learn. This individual should take pride in maintaining attractive, clean, and safe parks and recreational facilities for the Kingsland community.

Join the City of Kingsland Parks Department and help keep our community's parks and athletic fields looking their best!

The City of Kingsland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pay: $14.03 - $21.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $21