Parks Maintenance Worker – 168 Day

MISSION AND VISION Of GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES:

Mission: To protect our state’s natural beauty and historic integrity while providing opportunities for public

enjoyment and education.

Vision: Using our system’s diversity and a commitment to excellence as our strengths, we will be a national model for quality service, resource protection, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecosystems management, and interpretation of our heritage. We will provide an excellent work environment for our employees through effective leadership, proper training, challenging opportunities and a guarantee of fair treatment.

JOB DUTIES:

This position works with the General Trades Tech 2 (Maintenance Ranger) to maintain site grounds, equipment, and facilities as well as develop and complete natural and cultural enhancement projects on-site. The following are some responsibilities of this position:

            - Cuts and trims vegetation throughout the historic site and along the roadside

- Maintains inner and outer palisade fence lines; removes vines and other growth from palisades

- Sweeps and mops visitor center floors

             - Collects and removes refuse from receptacles across the site and within the visitor center; picks up any refuse on site grounds

- Operates some heavy machinery including backhoe, auger, chainsaw (after receiving certification), etc.

- Troubleshoots broken equipment or receives assistance troubleshooting from the General Trades Tech 2 or an authorized vendor

- Participates in the chemical treatment of the site using pesticides and herbicides

             - Conducts routine preventative maintenance and repairs on site equipment and carts

- Diagnoses and makes plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs as needed; notifies the General Trades Tech 2 and management of repairs beyond the scope of their ability

- Conducts routine trail maintenance

- Supervises Community Service Workers on special projects or in the absence of the General Trades Tech 2

       - Other duties as assigned