Cobb County, GA
Part-Time Maintenance Worker - Natural Resources-Hyde Farm
Cobb County, GA, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064
Salary:
$17.00 Hourly Location :
Parks and Recreation Department Marietta, GA Job Type:
Part-Time Job Number:
04382 Department:
Parks Opening Date:
08/19/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Grade Code:
100P
Position Information This position is located in the PARKS department, within the Natural Resources Unit.
This position will primarily report to Hyde Farm (
721 Hyde Road
, Marietta, GA 30068) ,
while working at various locations throughout the unit.
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 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, 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 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 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 County's
Employee Benefits
page to learn more.
*Benefits for part-time employees are marked. 01
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 No
02
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 No
03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
Yes No
04
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Advanced Degree None of the above
05
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply. 06
How many years of experience do you have in building maintenance, parks, landscaping or a related field?
No experience Less than one year of experience More than one year of experience
07
Please explain in detail your work experience in building maintenance, parks, landscaping or related field. Enter N/A if not applicable. 08
Do you have experience working with farm animals (chickens, goats)?
Yes No
09
Please describe your experience working with farm animals (chickens, goats). Enter n/a if this does not apply. 10
Do you have experience working with gardens, traditional farms and or urban farms?
Yes No
11
Please describe your experience working with gardens, traditional farms and or urban farms. Enter N/A if not applicable. 12
This is a part-time position working a flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week including nights and weekends with no benefits. Are you willing to accept the terms of this part-time position?
Yes No
13
Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
Yes No
14
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), and a physical, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
Yes No
Required Question
$17.00 Hourly Location :
Parks and Recreation Department Marietta, GA Job Type:
Part-Time Job Number:
04382 Department:
Parks Opening Date:
08/19/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Grade Code:
100P
Position Information This position is located in the PARKS department, within the Natural Resources Unit.
This position will primarily report to Hyde Farm (
721 Hyde Road
, Marietta, GA 30068) ,
while working at various locations throughout the unit.
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 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, 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 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 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 County's
Employee Benefits
page to learn more.
*Benefits for part-time employees are marked. 01
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 No
02
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 No
03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
Yes No
04
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Advanced Degree None of the above
05
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply. 06
How many years of experience do you have in building maintenance, parks, landscaping or a related field?
No experience Less than one year of experience More than one year of experience
07
Please explain in detail your work experience in building maintenance, parks, landscaping or related field. Enter N/A if not applicable. 08
Do you have experience working with farm animals (chickens, goats)?
Yes No
09
Please describe your experience working with farm animals (chickens, goats). Enter n/a if this does not apply. 10
Do you have experience working with gardens, traditional farms and or urban farms?
Yes No
11
Please describe your experience working with gardens, traditional farms and or urban farms. Enter N/A if not applicable. 12
This is a part-time position working a flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week including nights and weekends with no benefits. Are you willing to accept the terms of this part-time position?
Yes No
13
Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
Yes No
14
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), and a physical, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
Yes No
Required Question