Maintenance Worker- Rec & Parks

**This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. Park Maintenance operates 365 days a year. Holidays and events require flexibility in scheduling.** **Summary:** This position is responsible for performing various tasks related to the maintenance of parks, beach accesses, recreational structures, and related facilities at the following location: Saint Simons Island. **Parks:** - Empty trash and recycling containers; carry/transport trash and recycling to designated areas; - Mow and edge park grounds; - Seed, fertilize and water park grounds; - Apply herbicide and pesticides as directed; - Install, inspect and repair irrigation systems; - Prune/remove trees and shrubs; - Dig hole/trenches and shovel/spread materials; - Install/repair and paint fences, benches, and picnic tables; - Remove litter and debris from park grounds, including picnic areas, barbeque grills, and cigarette butt receptacles; - Remove any small dead animals within the parks; - Supply dog parks with waste disposal bags and remove waste collection as necessary; - Perform various custodial tasks in park restrooms to include sweeping, mopping and disinfecting surfaces; - Replenishing restroom products (soap and paper goods); - Visually inspect playground areas and equipment, and report any safety hazards to supervisor; - Repair and paint playground equipment as directed. **Beaches:** - Patrol beaches and accesses for litter, debris, and safety hazards; - Report safety hazards and any dead/injured wildlife to supervisor; - Remove dead animals as directed; - Inspect, report, and repair damage to beach access boardwalks and signage; - Remove any beach chairs, umbrellas, or tents from the beach, according to county ordinance; install sand fencing, if directed; install/remove Mobi-mats. Review Full Job Description Here:[Maintenance Worker](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/33dn12dgfr3plz5q9mxu8/MAINTENANCE-WORKER.pdf?rlkey=6fjk3rwg0cccxozg4b6xgzms1&st=k5qp2luy&dl=0) **Minimum Qualifications**: High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) months previous experience and/or training involving general building maintenance, general building trades, road construction/maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and/or maintenance work in area of assignment. Valid Driver's License is required. **Benefits:** - Bi-weekly payroll - 12 hours of PTO per month - 12 paid Holidays - Employee Assistance Program - No-Cost Employee Health Clinic - Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability - Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits - Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan