Introduction:
Columbus Parks and Recreation works to enhance our community’s quality of life by maintaining our parks, trails, and green spaces. Currently, Columbus Parks and Recreation is growing and managing over 1,000 acres of park land, 24 parks, and 27 miles of trails to help attract tourism and new businesses, provide welcome spaces for community members to gather, and create safe places for our community members to play and be healthy. As a member of the Parks and Recreation team, you will be vital in promoting these amenities to all community members. We recently added the NexusPark facilities and grounds to our management umbrella. The City of Columbus and Parks and Recreation has collaborated with Columbus Regional Health to develop the former Fair Oaks Mall into a health and wellness hub for our community members and visitors. If you would like to be a part of this fun and exciting work environment, you can apply online at: https://cbusinparks.com/fulltimejobs. If you need assistance, accommodations or do not have access to the internet elsewhere, call or email City Human Resources 812-376-2570 or to make an appointment to apply in person. We welcome all applicants.
Employee Benefits:
The City of Columbus offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This includes a comprehensive health insurance plan that begins on the first day of employment, with no waiting period. The City also currently contributes 14.2% of the employee’s annual income to the Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund for every full-time employee, which is a guaranteed pension plan to help set employees up for retirement. The City also provides each employee with $50,000 in life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability plans that are 100% paid for by the City. The city has also added the Employee Health Partners clinic at the NexusPark facility available for employees and any dependents on the city health insurance plan. These are just a few of the benefits offered to full-time employees. To see a more in-depth list visit: https://www.columbus.in.gov/employee-benefits/.
Summary of Functional Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all grounds maintenance and related activities
- Primary responsibility is mowing all City parks and related properties
Specific Duties of the Position:
- Mowing of parks, City Cemetery and other assigned areas
- Weed eating
- Cleaning of hard surfaces
- Pruning/cleanup
- Mulching
- Weed control
- Snow removal
- Removal of limbs and debris after storms and flooding
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Support all applicable safety and quality programs
- Must have good attitude and neat, clean appearance
- Represent the Parks and Recreation Department in a professional and friendly manner
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- High school education or state authorized high school equivalent certificate or GED preferred
- Grounds maintenance desirable
- General maintenance including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, concrete, welding, soldering, janitorial, grounds, heating and cooling
- Must be able to operate: backhoe, Bobcat, bucket truck, front end loader, tillers, weed eaters, drive dump truck, and back truck and trailer
- Valid Indiana driver's license, maintained at all times, and good driving sufficient to be a driver covered by City Insurance
- CDL Class B license preferred
Judgment:
- Work is of ordinary difficulty and complexity and is performed under minimum supervision
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Ability and willingness to help train and supervise seasonal employees
Relationships Responsibility:
- Must work well with customers, both internal and external
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to more than ordinary conditions
- Frequent exposure to weather, dirt, dust
- Hours will vary and days of work will vary; overtime work (over 40 hours a week) is sometimes required
- Position is Safety-Sensitive and subject to the City’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy which requires post-employment offer, pre-employment testing, random testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing
- Criminal background checks are required
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
- Lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or greater on a daily, weekly or monthly basis
- Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
- Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and more than a few feet away
- Work for extended periods without getting tired or out of breath
- Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
- Sufficient balance to climb and remain on ladders and other equipment safely
- Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
- Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
Must reside in Bartholomew County or adjoining county within six (6) months of employment.
This position is Safety-Sensitive and is subject to the City’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, random testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing, and annual BMV checks for all drivers.
This description is intended to describe the type of and level of work performed by the person assigned to the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person, and employees at the city may be given other assignments at will.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
*All potential applicants are encouraged to apply. If you need an accommodation or help to apply online, please call 812.376.2570 to make an appointment or email .
Pay: $18.02 - $22.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
