Floyd County is looking for a Manager Parks Maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this classification is to ensure safe, attractive, and well-maintained parks and recreational facilities for the citizens of Floyd County through effective supervision, maintenance operations, and responsible resource management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following functions are typically associated with this position. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of this role. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; schedules work, monitors performance, and addresses personnel issues.
• Coordinates and oversees maintenance, repair, and improvement of parks, athletic fields, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Plans, assigns, and inspects grounds maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, irrigation repairs, tree maintenance, and landscaping.
• Performs and oversees horticultural operations, including the application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with safety regulations.
• Manages the operation, maintenance, and safety of aquatic facilities, including pool maintenance and water quality monitoring.
• Coordinates athletic field preparation, facility rentals, special events, and recreational activities to ensure readiness and customer satisfaction.
• Monitors, directs, transports, and ensures the security of inmate work crews assigned to maintenance projects.
• Assists with budgeting, purchasing, recordkeeping, inspections, reports, and other administrative functions to support departmental operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduation or equivalent, and five (5) years of experience in parks maintenance, grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, facility maintenance, athletic field maintenance, or a closely related field, including at least one (1) year of lead worker or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must possess and maintain a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification as a Basic Correctional Officer within one (1) year of hire.

BENEFITS:

• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation-Annually
• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Sick
• Incentive & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic