Parks Crew Leader - - Parks Services

Salary: $17.56 Hourly

Location : Columbus, GA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number:

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Park Services

Opening Date: 03/12/2025

Closing Date: 12/18/2025 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

12 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

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