Part-Time Parks Crew Member

Class Summary

Parks Crew Members are responsible for performing stewardship responsibilities of our award-winning parks system and fostering clean and safe areas in our parks. This stewardship includes routine maintenance of grounds and facilities such as mowing grass, debris and trash removal, and basic equipment maintenance; and developing knowledge of general horticultural and arboreal practices. Incumbents will also assist in maintaining sustainable and safe parks through efforts that include, but are not limited to, recycling, eradication of invasive plant species; and dragging, aerating, and lining recreational fields.

Parks Crew Members will receive training in forestry safety; the use and maintenance of commercial grade zero turn mowers, small engine equipment, chain saws, herbicides, fertilizers, and soil amendments; and other areas in order to increase job skills and knowledge.

This position will provide support for department wide activities and countywide initiatives and assist co-workers and other departments with special projects such as setting up and taking down for events, performing equipment maintenance, and other activities as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and equipment; basic skill in performing grounds maintenance, operating grounds maintenance equipment; and basic communication skills to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

This position creates opportunities for growth and promotional capability within Community Services. Ideally, the Parks Crew Members will build towards attaining landscape and arborist certifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be 16 years of age.

• General experience in customer service, janitorial services, and/or grounds maintenance preferred.

Additional Information

Department of Community Services

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Operations maintains and operates the county's award-winning park system and provides high quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad-based needs of Gwinnett's diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life.

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About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2022 was about 983,656 and we've only continued to grow.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of his immediate staff and 13 department directors.

The 13 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a mannerwhich stresses the County's values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.