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Job description
Salary: $17.34 Hourly
Location : Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta GA, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05107
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 100
Position Information
This position is located in the Cobb County PARKS Department, at the Civic Center (548 South Marietta Pkwy, SE, Marietta, GA 30060)
This position is responsible for the upkeep and routine maintenance of the Civic Center.
Essential Functions
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.
Performs maintenance and construction tasks for various parks and 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.
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, weedeater, blowers, tillers, bobcat, tractor, dump truck, wheel barrel, jack hammer, sledge hammer, saws, chippers, back hoes, and other power or motorized equipment.
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 parks maintenance, landscaping or related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
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 communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, heights, confined spaces, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, or rude/irate customers.
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 County's 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. Yes
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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. Yes
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis? Yes
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Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status? Yes
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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. High School Diploma or GED
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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 facilities maintenance? No experience
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Please describe your experience in facilities maintenance or related field? Enter N/A if this does not apply. Your experience below MUST be included in the work history section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license? Yes
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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? Yes
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Required Question
Worksite address
marietta, GA, 30064, US
Who can apply
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