Grounds Maintenance Associate III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/5204983) Apply  Grounds Maintenance Associate III Salary $46,225.00 - $73,960.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 26-03584 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 01/26/2026 Closing Date 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Audience THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY. Job Description The Grounds Maintenance Associate III will be overseeing day-to-day park operations, including staff management, general parks maintenance, and equipment upkeep and repair. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing, developing and implementing in-house training related to grounds and maintenance. In addition, this position will inspect parks to ensure they meet safety and maintenance standards. Essential Duties + Prioritizing and assigning work to direct reports, providing training and guidance as needed + Approving time for direct reports and ensuring staff follows policies and procedures + Conducting performance evaluations + Making recommendations in hiring, terminating, and disciplinary actions + Completing accident and personal injury reports + Participating in budget preparation and monitoring of expenditures + Creates purchase orders for materials needed in daily operation + Performs monthly inspections of assets + Creates service requests for plumbing, electrical, and carpentry needs + Maintains and verifies equipment inventory. Other Job Requirements/Information + This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Grade The grade for this position is B22(2). Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Minimum Qualifications + High school diploma or GED, AND + Three years of grounds maintenance experience, including one year of lead experience; or + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. + Valid driver's license For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://secure.neogov.com/classspec/detail/8880aeb46273027bb10010bc5dd0ff64) . Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/parksandrecreation) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more Careers with impact Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected. Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation. World-class community More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer! + Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle + Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission + Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more! 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: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs 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. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 How many years of progressively responsible grounds maintenance experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 02 Describe your progressively responsible grounds maintenance experience. If none, type N/A. 03 How many years of supervisory experience do you have? + None + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 years or more 04 Describe your supervisory experience. If none, type N/A. 05 Do you have a current CPR certificate? (Must be attached to application for consideration). + Yes + No 06 Do you have a current First Aid certificate? (Must be attached to application for consideration). + Yes + No Required Question Employer Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com