Columbus Parks and Recreation Department

Job Posting

Position Title: Athletic Facilities Laborer

Department: Parks and Recreation

Reports to: Athletic Facilities Supervisor

Salary Range: $18.02 - $19.02/hour

FLSA: Full Time, Hourly Non-Exempt, Safety Sensitive

Supervises: 3-5 Part-time/Seasonal Employees

Application Deadline: August 5, 2024

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, 23 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 keeping these amenities available 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 [email protected] 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 $20,000 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:

· Carry out the daily management plans for all Athletic Facilities & Hamilton Center Ice Arena.

· Support all Parks and Recreation responsibilities

Specific Duties of the Position:

· Contribute and carry out the management plans for all Athletic Facilities & Hamilton Center Ice Arena.

· Complete all work assigned in a timely manner.

· Work with minimal or no supervision.

· Perform all functions of preventive maintenance in accordance to all standards and procedures.

· Keep inventory of all supplies, materials and equipment.

· Ensure good working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.

· Report for all assigned hours, including weekends, holidays and overtime as designated by the Athletic Facilities Supervisor.

· Implement and support all applicable safety and quality programs.

· Assist with snow removal.

· Ability to multi-task.

· Represent the Parks and Recreation Department in a courteous, professional and friendly manner.

· Support Parks and Recreation special events.

· Provide the highest quality customer service.

· Perform all other duties as assigned and in accordance to all standards and procedures.

Education and Experience:

· High school education or equivalent.

· Athletic Facilities Maintenance and Sports Turf experience desirable.

· Some hands-on experience preferred.

· Valid Indiana driver’s license or ability to obtain one immediately and good driving record, sufficient to be covered by city insurance.

· Ability to operate all trucks and equipment.

· Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with all internal/external resources.

· Willingness to receive additional training in Athletic Facilities & Hamilton Center operations.

• A criminal background check and pre-employment/random drug screenings are required.

Judgment:

· Work is of ordinary difficulty and complexity and is performed under general or no supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility:

· 3-5 Part-Time/Seasonal Employees

Relationships Responsibility:

· Must be able to work with customers (internal & external) to keep service at the highest standard possible.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to more than ordinary conditions which include, but are certainly not limited to, stress and inclement weather.
• Hours will vary and days of work will vary; overtime work (over 40 hours a week, with comp hours accumulated) are 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.

Essential Physical Requirements:

· Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

· Lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.

· 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 subject to the City’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing and follow-up testing. Annual BMV checks for all drivers.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this 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

E/O/E

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.02 - $19.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person