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Part-Time Maintenance Worker -Bishop Zone & Mountain Zone
Salary
$17.34 Hourly
Location
Parks and Recreation Department Marietta, GA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
05148
Department
Parks
Opening Date
08/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Grade Code
100P
Position Information
There are three positions located in the PARKS Department at the following locations:
The starting rate for this position will not exceed $17.34 per hour.
Essential Functions
Depending on area of assignment, performs a variety of landscaping duties: mows grass; plants flowers and shrubs; weed eats around signs and fence lines; edges curb lines; clears leaves, tree limbs and other debris from park areas; spreads and hauls ground cover, dirt, or mulch; applies herbicides and pesticides; prunes trees and shrubs; weeds flower beds; aerates and spreads grass seed; services irrigation systems; grooms and lines ball fields; and removes snow and ice, etc.
Depending on area of assignment, performs maintenance and construction tasks for various facilities: resurfaces and renovates playgrounds, fields and courts; paints buildings, equipment, and parking lots; repairs and assembles fences and playground equipment; builds sets and staging, shelves and other items; and performs light plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry repairs, etc.
Depending on area of assignment, performs general custodial duties at various parks and facilities: cleans parks, ball fields, restrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and other areas; vacuums carpets; hoses decks; scrubs and waxes floors; dusts; washes windows; empties trash; and sets ups and tears down staging, chairs, tables, bleachers, etc. for meetings, classes, tournaments, and events.
Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies: gathers supplies and equipment to complete work assignments; transports supplies to and from work site; initiates orders for materials and equipment needed; and maintains related documentation.
Operates or uses a County vehicle, and various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments such as lawn mower, weed eater, blowers, tillers, bobcat, tractor, dump truck, wheel barrel, jack hammer, sledge hammer, saws, chippers, back hoes, and other power or motorized equipment, depending on area of assignment.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop and work areas: monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in building maintenance, parks, landscaping or related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, including appropriate endorsements. Commercial Drivers license may be required depending on assigned department.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, confined spaces, machinery, or electric currents.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb Countys Employee Benefits page to learn more.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
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Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
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Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in building maintenance, parks, landscaping or a related field?
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Please describe your experience in landscaping, parks maintenance or related field. Enter N/A if this does not apply. See resume will not be accepted.
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Please select which location(s) you prefer to work at. You may be required to work at multiple locations.
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Do you have a current and valid drivers license?
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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, a drug screen and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
Required Question
Employer Cobb County Government
Address 100 Cherokee Street
Suite #200
Marietta, Georgia, 30090
Website http://www.cobbcounty.gov