Parks Worker

  • CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Mar 08, 2024
Full Time Parks and Recreation

Job Description

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

General Description and Classification:

Performs general maintenance tasks for the Parks and Recreation Department. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing general maintenance; delivering pruning, weeding, and mowing services; painting and repairing equipment; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs general maintenance tasks for buildings. Performs general maintenance to parks and recreation grounds, including the removal of fallen tree limbs and debris; mowing the grass; sweeping the sidewalks; etc. Weeds, prunes, and maintains flower beds and shrubs, applying fertilizer and other chemicals necessary for growth. Paints and repairs playground equipment and installs and repairs park furniture to include benches, picnic tables, and bleachers. Follows all safety precautions necessary in operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains Department City vehicles by monitoring fluid levels, checking for body damage, and cleaning and washing vehicles twice weekly.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Six (6) months of maintenance, construction, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.


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Job Address

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