Grade: 6 Salary Range: ($19.00 - $21.45 - $23.91) FLSA: Non-Exempt Full Time Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Evaluates work orders and other forms of task assignment to understand what work is required; determines equipment and supplies required; executes required work; and completes applicable portions of the work order to record work done. Uses a variety of lawn cutting equipment and machinery; mows, edges, and trims (using weed eater) grass; aerates lawns; cleans lawn areas using blower, pitch fork, broom, or water pressure; and replaces damaged sod as required. Prunes trees using pole saw or chain saw; trims shrubbery using gas or electric trimmers, manual trimmers, lop-20pers, or clippers; and bundles and disposes of resulting refuse appropriately. Collects trash from park areas, including buildings; changes trash receptacle liners (bags); examines all areas for cleanliness and safety; and disposes of collected refuse properly. Paints and maintains playground equipment and recreation buildings; removes graffiti, using sand blasting if needed; and inspects and reports any issues with equipment or buildings. Operates light trucks, all-terrain vehicles, portable generators, woodchippers, lawn mowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, and other power or motorized equipment; provides routine maintenance of equipment; transports required equipment and supplies to work sites; and reports maintenance issues with equipment when detected. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; previous experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; a valid Georgia Commercial driver's License, including appropriate endorsements, is preferred. **Supplemental Information: This vacancy is for the Parks and Recreation Department whose standard work hours are from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The selected candidate must be reliable and dependable and paid at $19-20 per hour.